CNC HAAS Programmer

Forma-Fab Metals; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forma-Fab Metals in North Carolina is seeking a CNC Machinist to program, load, cycle, and monitor machines to fabricate precision parts.

You will plan machining processes from drawings, verify setups, measure first runs, and maintain logs while adhering to safety and quality standards; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 4-5 years CNC experience.
• Conceptual skills for planning machining processes.
• Mechanical and technical skills for CAD/CAM environments.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plan the machining process by studying orders, drawings and tolerances.
• Program mills and lathes; set tool registers, offsets, and compensations.
• Set up mills and lathes with chucks, tools, attachments and fixtures.
• Load stock and verify first-run positions; measure and adjust as needed.
• Maintain safety and quality; document actions and logs.
• Input and maintain data in ERP system.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM knowledge

Blueprints / GD&T

Attention to detail

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime as needed

Position Summary:

The CNC machinist programs, loads, cycles, and detects malfunctions in order to effectively operate the Numerical Control Machines to fabricate parts.

Essential functions:

• Plan the machining process by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available; verifying needed stock; following up on orders
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; providing part programs
• Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verify settings by measuring positions first-run part and sample work pieces; adhering to standards
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Input and maintain data in ERP computer system

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4-5 years of CNC experience
• Conceptual Skills
• Mechanical and Technical skills-machines controlled by computers will need operators who understand CAD/CAM technology
• Attention to detail
• Basic Computer Skills
• Maintain excellent attendance, and expected to work overtime if needed.

Environment Conditions:

• Humidity level may be elevated during summer months
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand on your feet for at least eight hours a day
• Requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling objects that are 50 pounds or heavier
• Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• This is a 40 hour a week job with the potential for overtime