CNC Programmer

Job Details

Superior, WI

Full Time

$35.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Day

Other

Description

A CNC programmer determines the sequence of shaping operations and chooses the cutting tools needed. A programmer analyzes job orders, drawings, blueprints and other data and then performs all the necessary calculations required to manufacture new and special components. A programmer writes programs or modifies existing programs and stores them on the program data base. After programming, he/she may ensure that the machines and programs operate correctly and that products meet specifications.

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, processes and tooling strategies associated with CNC machining operations

Maintain CNC program and router data base for each product manufactured, by machine process and machine type

Support Operations cost analyses in: Justification of changes to processes, tooling and/or equipment, project justifications and post-audits

Participate in the design and development of custom jigs and fixtures

Support manufacturing operations in identifying and resolving production issues as it pertains to machine setup, tooling and programming

Support and initiate Lean manufacturing, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Perform time studies to evaluate effectiveness against routing generation as it relates to production run and setup times

Work with design engineering and production operation to see that manufacturing processes are optimized and standards are set which maximizes efficiencies for throughput and quality

Generate process routings in MRP system required to manufacture current products and new product introductions

Assist in the recruitment and selection of shop CNC employees

Assist Production Supervisors in achieving company goals

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, a 2-year Machine Tool Technical Diploma, and/or two to four years related experience in programming for a CNC manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

CNC machining environment with a tooling and process development background a plus. Visual basic or similar programming experience is a plus but not required

Knowledge of 5 Axis Machining helpful, but not necessary

Knowledge of CNC programming (Mastercam) preferred

Ability to write computer programs

Skill in blueprint reading and knowledge of GDT

Posses reading comprehension, knowledge of mathematics and use of active listening skills

Knowledge and experience with precision measuring tools

Employ critical thinking, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems

Knowledge of Lean-World Class Manufacturing methods

Instruct others as well as actively continuing self-learning

Empower time management techniques