JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the CNC Programmer reports to and assists Sales Personnel to resolve all print issues concerning legibility, missing dimensions or any vital information that will prevent us producing the product. The programmer also verifies the process flow of the part through the traveler and prepares/creates CAD geometry and operational programs for the fabrication of precision parts. Develop and maintain concepts of quality, efficiency and priority.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Fully understand the programming software and CNC machines
· Proficient in reading blueprints, with a solid grasp of tolerance and GD&T.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience, or work experience in lieu of a degree
· 3yrs of CNC mill setup and machining experience
· 5yrs of CNC programming with MasterCAM (having SurfCAM experience a plus).
· 2yrs of CAD modeling using SolidWorks or equivalent education. Other CAD proficiency is a plus.

· Create efficient and accurate CNC Programs.
· Review and validate blueprints to ensure they are complete and contain all information needed for manufacturing.
· Develop process plans for parts from start to finish, coordinating across all production departments.
· Provide time estimates for Sales during quoting.
· Create prints from CAD models for Sales and manufacturing use.
· Review and approving job traveler sequence of operations.
· Provide accurate information and clear instructions on setup sheets for machining
· Indicate changes/additional information on job procedures, run time, and submit to the Sales Personnel for adjustments technical assistance to Sales Personnel. (quoting, procedure, feasibility)
· Submit purchase request for special tools.
· Following in-house training, expected to logon and input required vital information into network system (Epicor)
· Update job sheet information. (Procedure, blank size, machine allocation.)
· Conduct end of project review. (finalize program and run time documentation)
· Generate accurate part geometry and prints