CNC Programmers - Manufacturing

CNC Programmer

HiFyve is hiring a CNC Programmer in the manufacturing industry.

Salary: $60-70K/yr

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Program and support production operations using machining centers.

Under the general supervision of the Design Engineering Manager, program and schedule machining centers for new tooling.

Track the progress of new tooling fabrication.

Identify and inform the Design Engineering Manager of machining or process issues and recommend possible solutions.

Participate in Design Reviews to understand critical design features and the intended end use of tooling.

Recommend revisions to tooling tolerances and material selections when appropriate.

Create CNC programs for new tooling and production components.

Generate required program documentation, including cover sheets, offset location drawings, and tool lists.

Record machining run times on Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Schedule new tooling projects across Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) based on machine availability, labor resources, tooling completion dates, heat treating, coating requirements, and production priorities.

Monitor project progress by tracking completed machine hours and tooling status.

Monitor tool life and cutter performance, continuously optimizing machining processes.

Recommend new or replacement cutting tools as needed to improve efficiency and performance.

Provide technical support and maintain clear communication with CNC Machinists.

Write production programs using G-code and macros while keeping programs simple and easy for cell operators to understand.

Select the appropriate cutting tools for each machining application.

Optimize machining cycle times to improve productivity.

Modify existing CNC programs to support engineering revisions.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful job performance.

Typical qualifications include a degree, certification, or formal training in CNC Programming and 23 years of CNC programming experience.

Principles and practices of machining.

CAD/CAM programming.

G-code and macro programming.

VMC programming.

Ability to effectively manage time and resources to meet project deadlines.

Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of tooling selection and cutter optimization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with engineering, production, other departments, and customers.

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