CNC Operator/Programmer

Summary of Job

This position requires a high level of understanding of all machine setup and operation, finish machining operations. Create, repair & maintain tooling.

Essential Job Functions

• Programming, setup and operation of CNC milling machines.

• Manufacture mold tooling & fixtures for product development

• Manufacture new mold tooling & fixtures for production.

• Maintain & repair current production mold tooling & fixtures.

• Operation of manual vertical mills, lathes and other hand tools as needed.

• Track programming & machine run time needed to complete assigned tooling projects.

• Communicates with tooling supervisor to ensure tooling requirements, dimensions, and accuracy is achieved for each project.

• Performs routine daily, weekly & monthly maintenance tasks on the CNC equipment

 Required Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Create numerical control programs for machining tooling & parts using specialized software (CAMWorks), from Parasolid, STEP, IGES, Solidworks, and similar file types.

• Comfortable working with +/-.0005 tolerances

• Possess the ability to program & run multiple pieces of equipment at the same time.

• Can program & set-up in the CNC multiple tools or parts to be machined concurrently.

• Selects proper cutting tools, attachments, fixtures, feeds, speeds, coolant, lubricant, as appropriate based on material and part configuration.

• Has advanced knowledge in the use of tooling components, tool setter, gage blocks, micrometers, indicators, and other measuring tools.

• Must be proficient in shop mathematics in order to; calculate tool offsets, home positions, and verify print dimensions. Understands geometry and trigonometry.

• Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.

• Uses judgment based on practice and precedence.

• Proficient in most basic computer file \ folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)

• Proficiency in CAMWorks and Solidworks highly desired.