Responsibilities:

• Develop CNC programs for production runs
• Analyze drawings to determine dimensions and to choose cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates
• Modify existing programs for different machines
• Creates instructions for machinists
• Review 3D CAD design blueprints
• Communicate with operators who will use the programs
• Checks completed programs by running simulations or tests
• Determines the sequence of operations in a program
• Choose cutting tools that will be needed
• Makes improvements to set up times for a task and contouring of complex shapes
• Simplifies tooling time for workers and increases productivity for the client
• Provides training for operators and/or set operators
• Make manual program adjustments as necessary
• Must be able to inspect and be responsible for the quality of your work

Qualifications:

• Must have superior computer programming skills
• Must have excellent reading comprehension skills
• Good math skills, especially algebra, trigonometry, and physics
• Good active listening skills
• Must have problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must have good organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of metal shop work
• Must be highly detailed
• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision
• Must have the ability to read blueprints
• Completion of technical or associate degree program in a related field
• Experience programming 3- and 5-axis CNC mills
• Experience with Mastercam, AutoCAD, GeoPath
• Be trained to operate various types of equipment, machines, and tools
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

 Work Environment:

• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to self-report
• Ability to come to work on time
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours during a shift
• Must be willing to work in areas with high levels of noise such as plants or engineering departments
• Prolonged sitting while programming; prolonged standing while checking programs 

Education:

• Associate’s degree in CNC programming, a computer-related field, or a mechanical field
• Knowledge of electronic and machine tools
• Experience with programming
• Continuing education to learn new techniques as they emerge