CNC Programmer Lathes and Mills

Job Description

CNC PROGRAMMER JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITY

Programming CNC lathes and mills.

Verifying programs and file maintenance.

Read and interpret engineering blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished work piece, sequence of operations, tooling programming and setup requirements.

Decides the most efficient method possible to manufacture parts.

Must determine methods, tooling, feeds, speeds, and all other requirements necessary to produce the products placed on NC equipment.

Approves all programs to ensure that they are trouble-free before releasing to manufacturing.

Develops programs for machining parts on NC machine tools for 2, 3, and 4 axis machines.

Prepares instructions for machine set-up and operation for operator.

Handles special projects, as assigned.

Estimates times for production and cost estimates.

Selects best tooling for the job

Work with tooling vendors to understand, test, and implement the latest cutting tool technology

Organize, manage and maintain tooling department

Perform daily 5S activities and participate in lean manufacturing projects

Employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the company.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 years CNC programming experience on both CNC Lathes and CNC Mills.

Competent in writing G-code programming for CNC lathes/mills.

Must have experience in either Edgecam or Gibbscam programming software.

Solid Works experience a plus!

Experience working in a job shop environment.

Ability to coach and train others within a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

Solid Modeling with Solidworks Cad software.

Workholding and fixture design.

Previous machinist background both lathe and mill.

OTHER DETAILS

• Minimum high school or equivalent

• Vocational or trade school preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming experience required

• CNC machining experience preferredCompany Description

We specialize in providing precision CNC machining and certified welding of aluminum, carbon steels, alloy steels and exotics as well as mechanical assemblies. Established in 1994, we operate out of a 20,000 sq ft Air Conditioned facility based in Houston, Texas and manufacture highly engineered products supplying clients both domestic and international.

Through continual investment in the latest quality processes that oversee our machining and welding technology we remain a focused company at the forefront of our industry and a top subcontract supplier to an array of different industries.

Full-time