Sr. CNC Programmer - 2nd shift

This is a CONTRACT TO HIRE opportunity - based on performance.

• 2nd shift 2 p.m. - 11 : 30 p.m. (May consider 1st shift for exceptional candidate)
• Must be local the the Covina area

JOB SUMMARY

• Expert CNC Programmer / Machinist must be proficient with programming 5-axis Milling and Multi-Turret / Multi-Spindle Turning Lathes using MasterCam software.
• Write, develop, and edit CNC programs and develop, design and program related tooling fixtures required.
• Support Operations with 1st-time runs, program tryout and approval, and New Product Introductions.
• Promote continuous improvement (Lean) activities, and providing technical support to CNC operators and machinists.
• This position is to support all CNC programs and work on day or weekend shifts if required. The candidate must be a self-starter, be able communicate well and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Thorough knowledge of CNC programming and machine shop practices is essential for success in this position.

• Provide direction and coaching to other CNC programmer to ensure all daily and weekly responsibilities and assignments are completed on time.
• Ensure product quality by working closely with all functional groups to develop, support and maintain CNC programs, tooling, and related documentation for machinery used throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sales RFQ activities with cost-estimates related to machining activities.
• Positively effect On-Time Delivery, and Reduced Set-up and Cycle Times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Use Mastercam to develop CNC Programming using CAD data (i.e. solid models, .step, .igs, etc), 2-D drawings, and applicable customer and / or internal requirements.
• Create / maintain CNC machining programs providing the appropriate level of floor support for program introduction, productivity optimization, and trouble shooting.
• Define, design, order, review and implement all tooling associated with manufacture of parts on specified CNC machinery, working with Tool Design as required.
• Create / maintain tooling libraries and databases including set up sheets, sketches, and associated documentation required to accurately account for the design configuration of CNC tooling
• Provide appropriate level of floor support by interfacing with operators and other functional groups to review processing issues due to the machining process.

Provide solutions that address root cause.

• Continuously improve manufacturing processes to ensure superior product quality, reduced cycle times, lead times, and minimize overall manufacturing costs.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the creation of the most efficient manufacturing routings / outlines for the manufacture of parts utilizing CNC machinery.
• Support and provide assistance, as required, for various special projects
• Provide guidance and coaching to other CNC programmers on best practices and on efficient programming and machining techniques.
• Ability to perform machine set-ups on FAI / NPI jobs, create and edit G&M code programs at the machine if necessary
30+ days ago