CNC Programmer Level 5

Responsible for working closely with manufacturing planner and CNC shop personnel to produce reliable CNC processes to meet customer requirements by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and creates NC programs for extrusion products, large block HOGOUT products, forging and/or casting products, forging and/or casting related tooling, and assembly related tooling.
• Designs and creates NC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling customer products.
• Displays expertise in 4-axis horizontal mill machining programming and 5-axis mill machining programming with great efficiency.
• Plans details of CNC related operation.
• Provides accurate setup documentation.
• Validates NC programs prior to production use by using verification software.
• Approves and places NC programs, setup information on machine server for shop use.
• Performs troubleshooting on CNC programming related problems.
• Participates in troubleshooting on production related problems.
• Upkeeps and/or maintains master files of programming.
• Optimizes feed rate and spindle RPM to for cost affectivity.
• Integrates improved and/or new cutting tool technology.
• Participates in the improvement process by utilizing lean manufacturing method.
• Proposes feasible solutions for future overall process improvements.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of CAD/CAM software.

Education/Experience:

Must have a minimum of eight years of full-time CAD/CAM programming experience, a very strong aerospace precision metal working background, and be capable of supporting a very fast-pace programming schedule with great NC programming accuracy and efficiency.

Equipment:

Eye and hearing protection may be necessary while working on the shop floor.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read customer provided drawing
• Knowledgeable in G-code
• Operating portable measuring equipment
• Thorough understanding of machining processes