CNC Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people.

Smart ideas.

Smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective

To apply standard manufacturing engineering practices in the CNC/NC machining center. This includes costing, routing, methods, standards and programs.

Major Areas of Accountability

1. Responsible for developing the detail process and the program for the machining of parts on CNC/NC machine tools at the lowest part cost consistent with quality and schedule constraints.

• Selects the available machine tool best suited for the part.
• Selects and documents the tooling package to be used to machine the part.
• Programs the part using the programming systems available at MTS.
• Performs off machine debugging of programs.
• Provides on machine start-up assistance on new or revised programs as requested.
• Develops standard times for CNC/NC machined parts.

2. Provides assistance to designers and manufacturing engineers on parts which may be run on CNC/NC machine tools.

• Provides input on suitability of designs for NC machining.  Proposes alternatives.
• Actively feeds back manufacturing problems, cost reduction and quality improvement information to the designer or manufacturing engineer for consideration.

3.   Provides CNC/NC programs in accordance with established schedules and priorities.

4.   Maintains the following records:

• Available programs for each machine by part number and revision level.
• Tooling package to be used with each part.

5.   Maintains an understanding of the 'state-of-the-art' on programming language and related hardware and software systems used at MTS and in the industry.

• Provides assistance on new equipment purchased at MTS.

6.   Develops and maintains programming procedures.

• Develops and documents a standard tool library for recall on like operations.
• Set up and index a library of standard machining moves and routings.

7.   Provide training for CNC/NC Programmer 1 and 2 as required.

• Meet established goals within the specified time frame.

8.   Performs or schedules others to perform maintenance on assigned programming hardware.  Maintains records of maintenance costs and alerts manager as to potential problems.

9.   Utilizes method to maximize production machine utilization.

Level 2 - Above Plus:

• Participates in the review of rejected material and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Implements manufacturing systems.
• Recommends and evaluates design changes to enhance CNC machining on existing products.

Education and Qualifications

• Two years college or Vo-tech in a relevant discipline
• Four years CNC/NC machining experience or job of a relevant technical nature or two years as Level 1
• Program simple and similar to parts.

Physical Demands (US only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here:

Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials, this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

Company Description

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials, this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.