CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to help structure and improve our programming process on site, divided between local needs, regional needs in collaboration with the Central Design Team, debugging & enhancements coming from machining operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving and wants to take an active role in converting legacy machines from manual programming to modern CAD/CAM and conversational programming platforms. It also has the potential to establish role model operations for the Manufacturing Center with the variables that John Crane Pasadena possesses and provide continuous improvement initiatives to optimize and modernize state of the art local and regional programming.

Develop and maintain offline N/C programs using CAD/CAM software for CNC turning and machining centers. Analyze existing manual or outdated programming methods and transition machines to conversational or feature-based programming. Work with Hexagon or similar software platforms for automated programming and feature recognition. Maintain and update manufacturing databases and documentation related to standards, methods, tooling, and inspection. Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to determine manufacturing requirements, up to keeping quality control and tolerances within 0.0003". Collaborate with machinists and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to programming, tooling, and machining processes. Validate and verify CNC programs for accuracy prior to releasing them to the shop floor. Specify machining data, tooling requirements, and work holding strategies. Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Maintain organized records for all CNC programs and associated documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3-6 years' on-the-job experience in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering field.
• Proficiency in EDGEMCAM (CAM SOFTWARE).
• 2+ years' experience of shop floor CNC programming experience in Turning and Milling operations.
• 2+ years' experience in design and programming for rotational and non-rotational tooling.
• 1+ year experience in CNC programming of parts with tabulated drawing for Turning and Milling operation.
• Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
• Ability to read and write MAZATROL Programs for MAZAK Lathe operations.
• 3+ years' experience with Fusion360 CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with conversational programming and upgrading legacy machines.
• Experience creating offline CNC programs compatible with Fanuc, Siemens, and Haas controllers, including post-processing for different machine platforms.
• Familiarity with Hexagon software or similar automated programming platforms.
• Capable of modifying CNC programs (both turning and milling) simulated by EDGECAM for replacing the tools originally listed in the program with available tools on the floor.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tool paths, and G-code.
• Knowledge of other CADCAM systems (Mastercam, FeatureCAM, GibbsCAM etc.) is a plus.
• Desirable experience with Mechanical Wet Seals.
• Ability to travel within the US or other John Crane facilities internationally.
• Expected local travel: less than 25%.

Soft skills: Ability to debug on-the-fly CNC programs during production that the Operator encounters with errors or issues. Ability to develop a system for planning and prioritizing the CNC programming of the shop floor jobs to meet program delivery deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the local organization. Able to summarize complex needs into high level information to be escalated to management for investment, project initiation or process architecture amendments.