CNC Programmer

General Responsibilities:  

 Working from drawing requirements; Plan machining processes, specify tooling and fixturing requirements, generate machine programs, and participate in process improvements throughout the life of each program.

Specific Duties:

• Study blueprints to develop machining processes that meet cost, efficiency, and quality requirements. 
• Review existing processes for potential improvements, accommodate drawing revisions, and react to lessons learned on previous runs.
• Work with Engineers and Designers to address manufacturing issues.
• Specify and design fixturing for Mills and/or Lathes, and machine tending automation.  Create machining processes for fixturing and oversee fabrication as needed.
• Select and specify cutting tools, working with Distributors, Manufacturers, and in-house Toolmakers when needed.
• Use CAM software to generate NC programs for Mill/Turn Lathes and/or Horizontal Mills.
• Create all setup materials, including Setup Sheets, Drawing Markups, and process notes.
• Work with Machinists and Inspectors to implement machining processes and continuously improve them.
• Maintain programs and process documentation to ensure it meets all data integrity requirements.
• Contribute to ongoing development and improvement of CAM software and other tools and practices used in support of machine programming.
• Participate in routing development, part cost estimating, capital purchases, and new product design development.
• Participate in activities to support successful achievement of department and business goals in accordance with Hoshin plans and other directives.
• Actively participate in Lean and Six Sigma activities while helping to incorporate important company objectives such as Single Piece Flow and Value Stream concepts.
• Participate in training and development of other employee’s skills.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Approachable with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and demanding situations.
• Capable of developing and programming complex Lathe processes including live tooling.
• Capable of selecting, evaluating, and specifying tooling for production machining. 
• Capable of selecting or designing work-holding and fixturing.
• Well versed in CAD/CAM, Esprit preferred but open to other software.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and Metrology practices.
  • Focused on continuous improvement in a Lean/Six-Sigma environment.
  • Encourages a Team approach to projects.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Desired skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with implementing and managing projects at group or shop levels.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and DMAIC methodology.
• Process Estimation and Return on Investment analysis.
• Experience with gear and shaft manufacturing. 
• Experience with robotics and production automation.

Compensation: $24.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience. Position is hourly and eligible for overtime 

 GW Lisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.