What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at American Flowform & Machining?
CNC Programmer
The primary purpose of this job is to Develop machine programs for Mills & Lathes with up to 5 axis while collaborating with cross-functional teams comprised of machinists/operators, manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, supply chain representatives, quality engineers/inspectors, and operations/program management to support program schedule & performance goals, mitigate manufacturing risks, and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Development of machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware
- Develop manufacturing plans for high-volume production
- Design custom tools and fixtures as needed
- Develop set-up sheets to show alignment of geometry from CNC program to physical workpiece.
- Identify, select, and procure appropriate tooling for job specific applications (based on part material, geometry, features, tolerances, system rigidity, and equipment capability).
- Releasing programs to the production team that have been validated
- Own process improvement opportunities (reduced machining/setup time, improved part quality)
- Maintain configuration control of files and job records
- Safely working within an industrial environment
Qualifications
- Mastercam experience
- Min 3 years working with programming CNC
- Knowledge of metal alloys and usage within consumer and industrial products
Skilled in:
- Machining principles and GD&T
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong ability to operate basic machines, read instructions and apply appropriate procedures
Ability to:
- Communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job
- Adapt to changing work environment, competing demands, able to deal with frequent change, delays, and unexpected events
- Communicate and work with all levels of staff in various departments