SR. CNC PROGRAMMER

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About us

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world-class quality and on-time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota—Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming—and one in Chihuahua, Mexico.

About the job

Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors related to the specific position. These may include skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.

Summary :

This individual is responsible for the CNC programming of new products, from feasibility through prototype, and into production. In addition, provides input into quotes and quote reviews regarding projected machine cycle times, processes, work holding, and tooling.

Requirements :

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop, create, and maintain CNC and control programs for numerically controlled machines using CADCAM software.
• Develop fixtures and machine processes in collaboration with engineering.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering and machining operations providing extensive technical knowledge.
• Analyze and implement process improvement to reduce process variation and improve productivity in machining operations.
• Controls and maintains CNC control programs and process for CNC machines.
• Revise programs to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
• Responsible for programming all CNC machines (i.e., Mills, Lathes, Swiss, EDM).
• Technical support resource for ongoing / day-to-day manufacturing operations and continuous improvement programs.
• Participates in New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Notice, resource review, equipment, processes, capacity, measurements, and costs associated with product manufacturing.
• Performs cost analysis for tooling, machinery, and equipment resulting in new or improved manufacturing methods.
• Represent Engineering team on cross-functional teams as needed.
• Identifies and coordinates opportunities for reducing manufacturing set-up time, cycle time, labor hours, and WIP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses / certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)