CNC Programmer

Job Title: CNC Programmer

Department: Programming

Summary - Operates optical programming (digitizing) equipment to generate numerical control (NC) tape program used to control NC machine tools that drill, mill, rout, or notch parts by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes drawings, planning, specifications, and PCM's to determine program input data such as hole sizes, tool sizes, reference points and direction of machine cutting.
• Digitize full scale mylars as required.
• Creates 3D model from 2D data as necessary.
• Draws machine tool paths in CAM following guidelines for tool speed and efficiency to prepare documentation for use as tool shop aid.
• Keys in additional instructions such as tools size, machine feed and speed rates, and starting point coordinates. Verify pathing using CAD system.
• Create manufacturing process as it relates to manufacturing parts taking into consideration work holding and cutting forces.
• Design document and program workholding tooling.
  
  

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customer or employees.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and bend allowance.
  
  

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database Software; Design Software, Development Software, Manufacturing software, Project Management software, Excel and Word, basic network file structure.
  
  

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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop. Kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design - Generates creative solutions. Translates concepts and information into images. Uses feedback to modify designs. Applies design principles. Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others.
• Internal Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and ties new things.
• Oral Communications - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listen and gets clarifications. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism. Inspires respect and trust. Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision. Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others. Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Promotes a harassment-free environments. Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organization's goals and values. Benefits organization through outside activities. Supports affirmative action and respect diversity.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organizations strengths and weaknesses.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or positions. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keeps commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities Seeks increased responsibilities. Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Present ideas an information in a manner that gets others attention.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• At our firm or in a time of need or duress, in concordance with company's cross training procedures any and all employees can and will be asked to perform duties
• not in their primary job descriptions.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week