What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at MacLean Power Systems?
Job Summary
Develops, edits, and optimizes CNC programs and tool paths for Haas VF-3 vertical machining centers and VF-2 drilling machines in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for creating and editing tool paths for machining operations on the VF-3, and writing, editing, and optimizing production drilling programs for the VF-2, in addition to setting up and operating the assigned CNC equipment.
Job Duties
- Create, edit, and optimize CNC tool paths/programs for Haas VF-3 vertical machining centers
- Write, edit, and optimize production drilling programs (G-code) for VF-2 drilling machines
- Set up and operate assigned VF-3 and VF-2 CNC machines, including tooling, offsets, and workholding
- Check that items produced pass quality control requirements
- Verify new and edited programs via graphics/dry-run and first-article inspection before releasing to production
- Perform complex troubleshooting of equipment and perform adjustments or repairs
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
- Use required gaging instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators) to verify part dimensions and tolerances
- Collaborate with team members to increase overall throughput
- Consult with management and help with training
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring when needed
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
- Perform work under minimal supervision
- Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher level staff
- Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter
- Over 5 years of experience, including hands-on CNC programming and setup on Haas (or similar) vertical machining and drilling equipment
Competencies/ Skills
- Ability to interpret work instructions
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to write and edit CNC tool paths and G-code/M-code programs for VF-3 mills and VF-2 drilling machines
- Advanced use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills