NOV has a job opening for a CNC Programmer to join our Edmonton manufacturing facility. The CNC Programmer is responsible for planning, organizing and formulating efficient operational programs for numerical control machines through the application of established or pre-determined manufacturing engineering methods to provide optimum utilization of machine capabilities and tooling arrangements.

SKILLS:

• Ability to set up tight tolerances;
• Shop safety knowledge;
• High attention to detail;
• Able to work in groups and under minimal supervision.

Qualification Requirements (Minimum Education and Experience):

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in programming or 5 years minimum running and programming machines;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with CanCad software programing
• FeatureCam software experience is considered an asset
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is considered an asset
• Proficiency in Mazatrol programing is considered an asse

• Formulate efficient operational programs that maximize machine utilization and product quality to assure customer expectations are met;
• Complete and maintain the program documentation and file system;
• Be responsive to the short-term needs of the shop to keep the NC machines running at 100% efficiency;
• Contribute to the cost reduction program by actively seeking and reporting opportunities for reduced costs;
• Maintain awareness of new ideas in processes, tools, methods, etc. and apply them effectively to NC manufacturing;
• Develop and maintain open communication with all personnel, including accepting suggestions and instruction;
• Responsible for coordinating with the Manufacturing Engineer to update routers for part programs created or modified;
• Develop the programs for CNC lathes and mills;
• Ensure communication to CNC machines is running properly;
• Search drawings for CNC programs;
• Assist Supervisors, Quality Assurance & Conversational operators with troubleshooting;
• Set up new machines and train operators;
• Attend meetings on NCR’s, variances etc.;
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE procedures and policies;
• Perform other work-related tasks as required, as assigned.

Qualification Requirements (Minimum Education and Experience):

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in programming or 5 years minimum running and programming machines;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with CanCad software programing
• FeatureCam software experience is considered an asset
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is considered an asset
• Proficiency in Mazatrol programing is considered an asset