CNC Programmer II

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide manufacturing support for operations and planners in the machine shop
• Communicate with counterpart on other shifts
• Know how to operate and set up CNC Mills and Lathes
• Oversee programming activities of upcoming products
• Responsible for maintenance of the fabrication systems. Coordinate trouble shooting activities with maintenance and suppliers to resolve issues with mechanized processes
• Support and maintain data collection for trouble shooting, keep accurate day to day maintenance log of systems.
• Oversee training of techs and operators across all shifts
• Provide cross functional support to other Polaris plants as needed
• Design and implement programs and tests for all fabrication machines
• Assist supervisors in monitoring quality of equipment.
• Lead quality improvement projects within machining to analyze and interpret best course of action for improvement
• Troubleshoot any machine variances to maintain product quality.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and corporate safety standards within the department and company.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating SOPs and other process related activities.
• Miscellaneous duties as required
• Understand and implement Time Studies in regards to machine cycle time and cell flow.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers, technicians and operators to identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Assist manufacturing engineering with the development of new projects
• Work the manufacturing team to update detail CAD layouts for equipment and workstation design.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :

• Prefer individuals with experience programming CNC Mills and Lathes
• Knowledge of measuring equipment and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Knowledge in CNC bending machines, laser cutting and tube forming processes.
• Knowledge in metal mechanical field
• Experience utilizing Windows environment (PC)
• Proactive with ability to work flexible schedules if necessary
• Associates degree in a technical field with a minimum or two years of programming experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 2D / 3D design software (Creo, Autocad, Solidworks)
• Knowledge of Cad / Cam packages ( ArTube, VGP, Mastercam, surfcam, etc..)

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Intense production line presence.
• Typical manufacturing and office environment conditions.

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.

At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.

Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.

In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.

Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.