What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician III – Senior CNC Programmer – 5-Axis Milling position at Jabil?
Job Summary
This role develops, launches and sustains complex CNC milling processes, independently delivering safe, capable, compliant and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
This role develops, launches and sustains complex CNC milling processes, independently delivering safe, capable, compliant and cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently owns complete multi-axis milling solutions from manufacturability review through CAD/CAM programming, post processing, machine setup, prove-out, FAI, validation, release and production.
- Programs and optimizes complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling processes using advanced G/M code, Macro B and Siemens and/or Fanuc control language; diagnoses complete process and machine issues.
- Leads CNC activities for new-product and process improvements; Delivers on schedule, quality, capacity and cost targets with minimal intervention or rework.
- Provides expert hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis for CNC mills and related automation, probing, laser tool-setting and multi-axis systems.
- Develops and implements cutting-tool, holder and fixture strategies; demonstrates advanced tool/fixture design capability and collaborates effectively with designers, suppliers and equipment builders.
- Drives equipment requirements, machine selection, vendor acceptance, installation, alignment and qualification; independently interfaces with vendors and contributes technical recommendations to site and customer manufacturing discussions.
- Establishes and shares CAD/CAM and machining best practices, delivers meaningful cost and productivity improvements, and formally mentors lower-level technicians, programmers and operators.
- Partners across Engineering, Operations and Maintenance; prioritize multiple assignments, communicates technical decisions and completes projects on time and with high quality.
- Acts as a role model for Machine Operators in terms of attitude, machine asset care, troubleshooting, adherence to processes and decision making.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- 4 years of advanced CNC programming required, including significate experience with 5-axis milling.
- Subject-matter-expert-level ability to take complex 5-axis surface milled components from concept through stable production using 5-axis milling best practices.
- Experience deploying processes with machine probing, parametric programming, and machine calculations.
- Advanced CAD/CAM proficiency, including 3D model preparation, geometry repair, fixture modeling, and toolpath generation.
- Advanced Mastercam programming and multi-axis toolpath development required.
- Proficiency with Fanuc ISO G/M and/or Siemens programming languages.
- Proficiency with interpreting technical drawings and GD&T.
- CMM data interpretation, use of complex manual gaging.
- Expert troubleshooting, mentoring, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Working knowledge of Macro B programming preferred.
- Proficiency with Fanuc Robodrill and/or DMG DMP70 machining platforms preferred.
- Experience integrating CNC equipment with automation systems, robotic loading, pallet systems, and machine-to-machine communication preferred.
- Supports and operates in a proactive, safe, climate-controlled environment.
- Mix of sitting and standing with up to 7 hours per day standing.
- Requires lifting and maneuvering fixtures, material and other equipment, up to 50 pounds.
- Willing to adjust schedule to support 2nd, 3rd and weekend operations on occasion as needed.
- Standard working hours apply with potential for overtime as needed.
- Readiness to work in conditions that may be warm, cool and/or noisy along with exposure to oil, coolants and other manufacturing related chemicals.
Salary : $25 - $45