CNC PROGRAMMER / OPERATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

CNC Programmer

Date

10 / 12 / 22

FLSA

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Wood Dale, IL

REPORTS TO

Tool Room Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Set-up, operate and adjust programs on CNC Machines to form precision metal parts and components utilizing appropriate shop equipment in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.

May work on manual machines from time to time as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read prints and / or drawings.
• Meets with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components.
• Determine manufacturing process, type of tool, number of electrodes, inserts, burns, etc. needed to complete work order.
• Program, edit and rewrite CNC Controls; perform off-line programming as required.
• Select, check, sharpen and / or replace cutting tools and electrodes as required.
• Manufacture or select appropriate work holdings and fixtures.
• Perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures, and parts.
• Establish and set appropriate tool offsets.
• Set-up and manufacture parts from raw material to completion per blueprints, piece prints and customer specifications.
• Measure in-process parts to conform to blueprint, customer requirements and tolerances.
• Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification.
• Identify, use, and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology device for piece-part inspection.
• Count, mark, and pack parts.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Continuously review work orders to organize and optimize daily work.
• Receive and understand written and oral instruction.
• Communicate instruction and oversee work performed by lower-level CNC Machinist.
• Communicate all program changes and other work-related issues to supervisor.
• Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, etc. associated with position.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and TS.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned by members of management.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITITES

• Requires between four and five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience or apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use a variety of Lathes, drill presses, and equipment including tumblers, air hose, hoists,
• wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints, Piece Prints and GDT.
• Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds and distances, print conversion and geometry.
• Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)
• Write, edit, and use CNC computer programs and control panels.
• Distinguish a variety of raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.)
• Understand machining properties of various raw materials (303SSTv. 304SST)
• Good communication skills including the ability to receive and give oral and written instruction.
• Ability to work well with others.
• The ability to interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees
• Responsible for the quality of their own work.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary position
• Ability to travel by various public and private transport methods.
• 20 / 20 vision required with or without correction.
• Use of hands 100% of the workday.
• Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday.
• Twisting, bending, leaning frequently during the workday.
• Office environment, occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.
8 days ago