What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at Precision Gears, Inc?
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Job Description Summary
The CNC programmer should demonstrate the ability to set up and program multi-axis mills and lathes with live tooling. You'll create and revise programs, support production and prototypes, and ensure high-quality parts while working in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.
You will play a vital role in supporting production goals and machining high-precision parts. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented machinist with experience in both turning and milling using Fanuc equipment and Mazatrol controls.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Use of Espirit, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous CNC programming experience; live tooling preferred.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
CAD/CAM software experience
Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications
Excellent mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
Minimum of high school diploma
Prior Gear Manufacturing experience a plus
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulation.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic mathematic skills required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
CERTIFCATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to a specified pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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The CNC programmer should demonstrate the ability to set up and program multi-axis mills and lathes with live tooling. You'll create and revise programs, support production and prototypes, and ensure high-quality parts while working in a collaborative, improvement-focused environment.
You will play a vital role in supporting production goals and machining high-precision parts. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented machinist with experience in both turning and milling using Fanuc equipment and Mazatrol controls.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Program CNC machines using Espirit and Solidworks CAD/CAM software.
- Programming with G-code (Fanuc, Mazak, Haas, or similar systems)
- Troubleshoot machines and mentor other operators.
- Participate in process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Monitors the use and inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and orders as necessary
- Maintain current environmental procedures and update as needed.
- Provide technical assistance to Production and trouble shoot problems.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Use of Espirit, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous CNC programming experience; live tooling preferred.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
CAD/CAM software experience
Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and engineering specifications
Excellent mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
Minimum of high school diploma
Prior Gear Manufacturing experience a plus
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulation.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic mathematic skills required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
CERTIFCATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to a specified pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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