Senior CNC Programmer

The New Era Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Era Group is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to lead advanced machining programs for multi-axis machines in a precision shop. You will develop, verify and optimize Mastercam programs for turning centres, boring mills, and multi-axis mills, aiming for top accuracy and productivity.

Collaborating with machinists, inspectors and engineers, you will craft tooling lists, setup sheets and process improvements, while mentoring junior programmers and upholding safety, quality and on-time

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment.
• Expert-level Mastercam programming experience.
• Extensive experience programming CNC turning centres and horizontal/vertical boring mills.
• Demonstrated experience programming complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining operations.
• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters, work holding and machining process development.
• Extensive experience creating and managing tool lists, setup documentation and tooling assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models and GD&T.
• Experience machining nickel-based alloys (Asset) and various steels.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machinists and junior programmers.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality and operations.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Program complex turning centres, horizontal and vertical boring mills and multi-axis machining centres.
• Develop machining strategies to maximize productivity, quality, tool life and machine utilization.
• Prepare setup documentation including tooling sheets, setup sheets, fixture requirements and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain tool lists and tooling assemblies for production.
• Select cutting tools, inserts, workholding and fixturing for each application.
• Review customer models, drawings and GD&T requirements prior to programming.
• Support prove-outs, troubleshoot machining issues and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with machinists, inspectors and manufacturing engineers throughout production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction and process standardization.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam expertise

5-axis machining

3-axis/4-axis machining

tooling & fixturing

GD&T interpretation

read 3D CAD models

leadership & mentorship

safety & quality

project management

Education

General Machinist Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

Concepts NREC software

Job description

• Develop, verify and optimize CNC programs using the latest version of Mastercam.
• Program complex turning centres, horizontal boring mills, vertical boring mills and multi-axis machining centres.
• Develop machining strategies that maximize productivity, quality, tool life and machine utilization.
• Prepare complete setup documentation including tooling sheets, setup sheets, fixture requirements and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive tool lists and tooling assemblies for production.
• Select cutting tools, inserts, workholding and fixturing appropriate for each application.
• Review customer models, drawings and GD&T requirements prior to programming.
• Support prove-outs, troubleshoot machining issues and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with machinists, inspectors and manufacturing engineers throughout production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction and process standardization.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment.
• Expert-level Mastercam programming experience.
• Extensive experience programming CNC turning centres and horizontal/vertical boring mills.
• Demonstrated experience programming complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining operations.
• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters, work holding and machining process development.
• Extensive experience creating and managing tool lists, setup documentation and tooling assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models and GD&T.
• Experience machining large fabricated weldments, forgings and castings.
• Experience machining carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and cast iron.
• Experience machining nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Monel, etc.) is considered a significant asset.
• General Machinist Certificate or equivalent trade certification is considered an asset.
• Experience with Concepts NREC software is considered an asset.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machinists and junior programmers.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality and operations.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting production schedules.