AFMW - CNC Programmer Manufacturing Engineer

A Hiring Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a CNC Programmer Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain CNC programs, ensuring quality and support for production operations. Candidates should have at least an associate degree, three years of CNC machining experience, and be able to communicate effectively. This role is vital for optimizing production and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a CNC machinist.
• PLC programming preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programs for the shop floor.
• Support production and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate projects and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

G-code editing

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Mastercam

Fanuc Control

Mazak EIA

Job description

AFMW - CNC Programmer Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programmer is responsible to support production operations. The responsibilities include developing CNC programs to support the operation. Additional responsibilities include ensuring safety, supporting production and on time performance, quality, housekeeping, integrity, attainment of budgeted goals, adherence to company policies, and good employee relations with the production employees. This position requires the incumbent to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously and to envision and relate the effects of changes in one area or system to multiple other operating systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the VP of Operations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position does not provide direct supervision to employees; however, it may provide indirect supervision to Machine Shop employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Create and provide CNC programs for the shop floor.
• Maintain all existing programs, databases, routings and drawings to be up to current revision levels.
• Set up and maintain computer manufacturing and production machines.
• Program precision computer equipment according to per-job specifications.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and other documentation.
• Write and maintain inspection and programming logs and manuals.
• Quote all new machined products to include any special tooling, gauging, and fixtures striving to achieve twenty‑four‑hour responsiveness.
• Coordinate all DCA information and create part routings and maintain systems for all items processed in the Machine Shop and Foundry.
• Enter all purchased complete items as well as create and enter all part numbers for all outside special QA requirements.
• Create models in CREO and MasterCam for all parts that require manufacturing toolpath/part programs.
• Correspond with customer engineering groups regarding part geometry issues, CAD data, and step files.
• Develop and document all new equipment processes and standards that satisfy the needs of the manufacturing facility.
• Communicate project status and progress on a timely basis.
• Evaluate and assist in implementing cost cutting, productivity, and efficiency methods.
• Direct, lead, and execute strategies to ensure sustainable results that meet or exceed financial and operational targets.
• Contribute to monthly safety, delivery, quality, production, inventory, and financial metrics.
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other shifts and departments.
• Align with established operating policies consistent with Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC’s vision and mission.
• Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Must have good attendance and be reliable.
• Support operations by filling in for production supervisors when necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to edit, interpret, and program G‑code efficiently.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine operation.
• Apply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and employees.
• Operate a personal computer and secure information using data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics programs.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English sufficient for job duties.
• Understand plant equipment and production processes.
• Active listening and coordination skills.
• Critical thinking and employee resource management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of experience as a CNC machinist.
• PLC programming preferred.
• Mastercam experience a plus.
• Fanuc (NC) Control, Mazak (EIA) experience, ability to make hand edits and manually code.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen (required under federal contract with the U.S. Department of Justice).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This role does not support visa sponsorship.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees in the organization.
• The ability to manage delinquent suppliers and negotiate effectively is required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), calculator, fax machine, and copy machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to walk or stand for up to twelve (12) hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and can be loud. The temperature may be cold in winter and hot in summer. Employees must wear steel‑toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection while working. The employee will spend time in the office but is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other protected basis.

FLSA STATUS - FLSA exempt, not eligible for overtime

DESIGNATION - Exempt – At Will Employee

UNION STATUS - NON-UNION

Compensation details: 70000-75000 Yearly Salary