Aquinas Consulting is actively looking to fill a 2nd Shift CNC Programmer Job based out of Danbury, CT. In this role, you will be part of the Optical Manufacturing team which is responsible for machining precision optics using a variety of CNC machinery. As an experienced CNC Programmer, you will be part of a team which includes Manufacturing and Methods Engineers, CNC Operators, Technologists, Opticians, and Strategy & Analysis Engineers. This position will expose the candidate to various optical manufacturing assignments supporting multiple business units. The core of the assignment is to implement standard CNC programming techniques and protocols across a variety of machine types while supporting production of various optical components. The position will require you to productionize CNC processes to support new and existing machinery and products.

2nd Shift CNC Programmer Job Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing high precision optics on CNC manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturing documentation, process documentation and technical requirements
• Support the manufacturing team as a subject matter expert in programming. Assist in incorporating industry best practices in the work center
• Support operators by preparing CNC programs used in optical manufacturing
• Ensure program check and verification methods are established for the work center
• Develop manufacturing processes on CNC machinery (e.g., grinders, polishers, multi-axis machining centers, etc.…)
• Recommend and define tools and fixtures to support CNC processes
• Identify problems and recommend solutions on a variety of the more complex CNC manufacturing issues
• Draw upon your experience and knowledge of machine control and programming to improve processes and identify opportunities to enhance product quality and increasing efficiency
• Work in partnership with Optical Methods Engineers and CNC Operators to define process refinements and enhancements
• Incorporate in-process and post-process inspection and measurement of optical products
• Implement use of standard tools (e.g., Vericut, MasterCam) across the work center
• Support full compliance to Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology preferred
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including usage of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Fagor, Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, or similar CNC control system required
• Previous experience with Mastercam required
• Previous experience with Vericut preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of optical materials.
• Ability to perform problem solving tasks.
• Strong math aptitude including knowledge of trigonometry and geometry.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed including in areas of CNC machine operation to delicate hand polishing.

If you are interested in being considered for this CNC Programmer job based out of Danbury, CT, please apply now to be connected with one of our recruiters.

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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community. Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com