Machinist Programmer

Job Summary

The Machinist Programmer will be responsible for programming, setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The Machinist Programmer must possess an understanding of how thermoformed molds are made and thermoformed plastic parts are formed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Responsibilities

• Generates machine programs for 2-3 axis machining centers using machine control interface.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications/blueprints etc.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining assembly problems.
• Modifies design programming geometry in order to rectify fabrication or machinery problems.
• Builds and repairs molds from models, prints, or verbal instructions.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Uses hand tools for venting, polishing and sharpening hi-die knives.
• Makes jigs, fixtures and gauges to hold and check work.

Safety

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follows Product Safety and Quality standards
• Follows GMP’s in regard to food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements.

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.) The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), state certified Machinist or Toolmaker or minimum of 3 years’ experience in a machine shop.
• At least 2 years experience working with CNC machines, with at least 1 year CNC programming.
• Proficient in 3-axis surface programming using Mastercam software preferred.
• Knowledge of machining aluminum castings (molds) preferred.
• Experience in SolidWorks or similar CAD programs.