What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at Abacus Service Corporation?
Job Title: CNC Programmer
Location: Bangor, ME
Duration: 12 months contract
Summary
- :We are seeking an experienced CNC Programming Contractor to support complex manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and verifying CNC programs for machine controls including Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma, using CAD/CAM platforms such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, and Esprit 2000, along with verification software including Vericut
- .The ideal candidate will have strong experience programming and troubleshooting advanced macro-based routines, including Fanuc Macro B, Okuma Macros, Renishaw probing macros, and Siemens macros, with the ability to improve machining efficiency, accuracy, and process reliability
- .Candidates must have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and practical machining expertise with exotic materials and large-scale components weighing up to 50,000 lbs
- .This contractor will also be responsible for developing operator standard work, inspection and quality documentation, and establishing standard tooling consumption rates and minimum inventory requirements to support consistent, production-ready operations. Strong collaboration skills, process discipline, and the ability to work independently in a high-precision, heavy-manufacturing setting are essential
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Roles and Responsibilitie
- s:Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing Mastercam/Siemens NX/Esprit 2000 or other software. This could include multi-axis milling, turning and/or grindin
- g.Verify new CNC programs prior to release on the shop floor utilizing Vericu
- t.Provide CNC related support to M.E. (Manufacturing Engineer) and provide operator training during new / rebuilt machine startup and / or process improvement
- s.Provide daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floo
- r.Support and implement tooling & fixturing requirements associated with CNC machine tool
- s.Generate and support workstation instructions (methods) for CNC related issue
- s.Initiate and lead process improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost and deliver
- y.Provide effective communication to appropriate team members when neede
- d.Work effectively as an individual and in a team-based environment in a matrixed organizatio
- n.Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while embracing and driving positive change inside and outside the organization when appropriat
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Required Qualificatio
- ns:Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing or operations experien
- ce)At least 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operati
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Desired Characterist
- ics:Strong oral and written communication ski
- lls.High attention to detail and organizat
- ion.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve probl
- ems.Ability to document, plan, market, and execute progr
- ams.Established project management ski
- lls.Experience with Lean manufacturing princi
- plesExperience with Mastercam/Siemens NX/Esprit 2000 CAM software, Inventor, NX, or other 3D modeling softw
- are.Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and toleranc