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CNC Programmer

Sletten Construction Company
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Position Summary

The CNC Programmer is responsible for ensuring all plate/flatbar is processed through the cut station on schedule and budget while meeting quality standards. Accuracy, speed, and clean coordination with Prep, Operators, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Production Control are core to success.

Primary Responsibilities (Only Stakeholder)

  • Shop Releases & Production Coordination The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar through the Cut station
  • Nesting & Programming
    • Review releases to decide best shape (PL vs. FB) and machine (CNC, Ironworker, etc.) for all piece marks
    • Verify Routes & Remarks are accurate – adjust/add as needed
    • Ensure all piece marks are linked to REQ or INV
      • Send REQ to Purchasing following SOP if needed
      • Send JCA to Project Admin following SOP when combining onto Stock material
    • Create CNC files using Nesting Software, making sure Tekla Combining matches
  • Cut List Creation & Issuance
    • Ensure all piece marks are linked to a Cut List
    • Maintain Prep Tracker – Plate/Flatbar Google Sheet
    • Follow Cut List issue SOP
    • Coordinate with Forklift & CNC Operators for smooth flow of material matching the priorities of Stations down the line (Parts w/ Prep > Parts > Main Members w/ Weld > Ship Loose w/ Prep > Ship Loose)
  • Priorities & Daily Work Direction
    • Set daily and weekly priorities for CNC Operators
    • Remove roadblocks and re-prioritize where necessary to keep releases on track
  • Shop Discrepancies & Requisitions (Cut/Prep)
    • Start Shop Discrepancy reports and notify Lead Production Coordinator for all issues arising from:
      • Cut (Plate & Flatbar)
    • When discrepancies or issues require additional material:
      • Create and send Requisitions to Purchasing for:
        • Missing stock
        • Miss-cuts
        • Any other material-related corrections needed to keep work moving
  • Production Tracking
    • Own Production Tracking for Plate/Flatbar Cut station in Tekla and any supporting tools
  • Inventory The CNC Programmer is the primary owner of Plate & Flatbar Inventory as well as CNC consumables
  • Tekla Inventory – Plate & Flatbar (Conformance & Non-Conformance)
    • Ensure Tekla Inventory is up-to-date by driving routine yard audits. Does not include Shapes or Stock Inventory
    • Unreserve surplus material once it is no longer needed for a Job
  • CNC Consumables – Ensure smooth operation by maintaining sufficient stock
  • Time Tracking The Lead Production Coordinator is the primary owner for time tracking completeness for CNC Operators
  • Time Tracking Completeness – Tekla
    • Check and ensure all time entries are complete and correct in Tekla Time Tracking for:
      • All CNC Operators
    • Follow up on missing, obviously incorrect, or late entries and ensure corrections are made
  • Repair & Maintenance The CNC Programmer works with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure all CNC Machines are kept in good working condition
  • Daily Inspections complete for all CNC Machines
  • Coordinate with 3rd Party companies on necessary repairs

Secondary Responsibilities (Step-In Coverage / Backup)

The CNC Programmer steps in as needed to protect budget, schedule, and quality when the primary owner is unavailable or when issues arise.

  • Cut Lists for Shapes
    • Assist with or create Cut Lists for shapes (saws, in-station, etc.) as needed to keep work on schedule
  • Station Releases - Create or manage station-level releases when required to keep production flowing
  • Requisitions - Create Requisitions to Purchasing
  • Parts Gather - Support or step in to coordinate Parts Gathering to ensure fitters and third-party fabricators receive parts on time and with correct documentation
  • Document Control – Scan Folder (BOL.MTR, Shipping Ticket, Etc.)
  • MTR Compliance – Linking MTRs in Tekla & providing to Project Manager/Coordinator when requested
  • Site Docs – Backup for Daily Inspections
    • When the responsible parties are absent or unable to complete them, step in to:
      • Verify and upload all daily Shop/Equipment inspections to maintain compliance and documentation continuity
Key Interfaces

  • Internal:
    • Production Coordinators
    • Cut/Prep
    • Shop Foreman
    • Production Manager
    • Purchasing
    • Shipping/Receiving Manager
    • Project Manager/Coordinator
    • QA/QC Manager
Success Measures

  • 100% of shop releases linked to REQ or INV within 24 hours of release
  • 95% of CNC Operators’ time correctly logged in Tekla by Monday at 7AM each week
  • 95% of Releases with Plate & Flatbar on schedule and budget through the Cut station
  • Daily CNC Machine inspections complete
  • 95% accurate Tekla Inventory (Plate & Flatbar :: Conformance & Non-Conformance)
  • 99% of parts cut without rework required

Additional Information

  • Office and shop location is in Phoenix, AZ
  • Full time position
  • Work environment requires the ability to sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50lbs
  • EOE. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply

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