CNC Programmer

Job Description

**Job Description:**

We are urgently seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery using Mastercam for both mills and lathes. This role requires coordination with the shop floor to ensure program performance and product quality.

**Essential Job Duties:**

- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts, and tables, or study sample parts to determine the machining operations to be performed, and plan the best process for machining.

- Compute dimensions and tolerances from conventional blueprints and CAD drawings using Mastercam, and design within Mastercam while being proficient in Four Axis programming.

- Write programs for a variety of machine tools, including CNC machines, to produce precision parts.

- Ensure the accuracy and conformance of product dimensions to specifications by verifying with the machine operator.

- Provide setup drawings and tool lists for machine tool operators.

**Other Duties:**

- Coordinate with Engineering and the shop floor to create optimal machine utilization.

- Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to the supervisor.

- Maintain detailed records of all programs along with complete documentation.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- Five years of machine shop experience that includes machine programming.

- A combination of four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in machining is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.

- Trade certification for CNC programming in Mastercam is desirable.

- Proficient in Mastercam programming.

- Proficient in Four Axis programming.

- Possess effective organization and time management skills; be detail-oriented, use good judgment, and manage competing priorities for multiple projects while consistently meeting all deadlines.

- Familiarity with SolidWorks or Solid Edge is a plus, with a willingness to learn Solid Edge.Company Description

TEC WEST Staffing Agency

Full-time