What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5-Axis CNC Programmer + Machinist position at W3Global?
Description
This is a full-time, hourly role (Monday-Friday) with overtime available as needed. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, demonstrates strong organizational skills, and brings a blend of programming expertise, machine operation experience, and creative thinking.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS May Include But Are Not Limited To
This is a full-time, hourly role (Monday-Friday) with overtime available as needed. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, demonstrates strong organizational skills, and brings a blend of programming expertise, machine operation experience, and creative thinking.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS May Include But Are Not Limited To
- Program and operate the Thermwood LSAM 3D printer and 5-axis router (print and cut functions).
- Create and optimize toolpaths using Mastercam (modeling programming).
- Run Vericut simulations to validate toolpaths, fixturing, and crash detection.
- Design and manufacture custom fixtures, jigs, and tooling for machining low-volume, prototype, and production parts.
- Apply DFAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) principles to ensure parts are efficient, manufacturable, and accurate.
- Manage setup and operation of LSAM 3D printer.
- Perform machine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting to keep equipment in optimal condition.
- Maintain and track material and tooling inventory (PETG, ABS, and other thermoplastics for print side).
- Interpret blueprints and CAD models, making design adjustments when needed for manufacturability.
- Train & utilize backup operators of LSAM & FlexCNC as necessary.
- Assist the Estimating Department by reviewing hours and providing value-engineering (VE) options.
- Operate gantry systems when necessary.
- Safely handle large workpieces and raw stock, including forklift operation when necessary.
- Uphold lean practices and ensure machines and workstations are kept clean and organized.
- Extensive Mastercam experience (programming modeling)
- Proficiency with Vericut for toolpath verification.
- Deep knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machining methods.
- Experience working with a variety of materials (aluminum, steel, acrylic, thermoplastics such as PETG, ABS, etc.).
- Strong understanding of tolerances and precision machining.
- Ability to engineer creative machining and fixturing solutions.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino3D a plus).
- Strong organizational skills - must be able to keep machines, inventory, and workflows highly structured.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, self-starting mindset.
- 5 years of experience in programming, set up and operation of 4 and 5-Axis CNC Machines required
- Proven experience in Mastercam programming is required
- Experience with additive manufacturing/3D printing preferred
- Ability to work with Solid Works and in Rhino3D preferred
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
- 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.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
- The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Employee must be able to talk and hear