CNC Lathe Programmer - 2nd Shift

International Medical Group; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

B&B Manufacturing Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to set up, operate, and program machines to meet exacting drawings and timing.

Candidates should read blueprints, use FANUC controls, and work on Mazak lathes and related equipment, ensuring quality and safety while meeting daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and comprehend English language.
• Proficient in CNC operations and FANUC controls to program machines in G and M codes.
• Knowledgeable in current indexable tooling technology
• Reading and understanding blueprints and machine operation.
• Ability to operate multiple CNC machines
• Measure and record all required data and dimensions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Team oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Boring tools, gauges, inspection fixtures.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry for dimensioning.

Responsibilities

• Performs CNC machine setup and operation and programming to meet requirements for part production.
• Operate multiple machines, validate measurements, and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Serve as primary operator handling CNC machines, processes, and procedures.
• Read machining instructions and blueprints to meet drawing requirements.
• Identify and obtain tools and fixtures needed for current specs.
• Clamp workpieces in fixtures and secure to ensure prints are met.
• Position gauges to verify dimensions and adjust with hand tools.
• Maintain set feed rates and spindle speeds for lathing and milling.
• Verify milled parts against specifications using micrometers and gauges.
• Compute dimensions and apply shop math for consistent accuracy.
• Machine plastics and nonmetals per process requirements.
• Experience with Mazak Lathe or similar machinery.

Skills

English proficiency

CNC operations

G&M code programming

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

FANUC controls

Mazak CNC Machines

Measurement tools (micrometers, gauges)

Job description

*Candidates with experience with Mazak CNC Machines HIGHLY preferred*

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs CNC machine setup and operate as well as programming that meets with B&B Manufacturing Inc.'s requirements in accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness for part production.
• The ability to operate as required on multiple machines, measurement validation, overall equipment operation and housekeeping for area working in as well as assisting in meeting or exceeding daily customer production requirements.
• Being the primary source for operation of CNC machines, processing, and executing all departmental and B&B procedures.
• Reads machining instructions and the interpretation of blueprints to determine efficient running of components to meet engineered drawing requirements.
• Identifies, obtains, or recommends for purchase tools and fixtures needed to meet current specification dimensioning and tolerancing for current projects.
• Clamp's workpiece in fixtures or presses or mounts to ensure parts consistently run to print.
• Positions and secures gaging to validate all dimensional requirements and makes necessary minor adjustment using wrenches and other hand tools.
• Maintains set feed rates and rotation speeds of CNC lathe and workpiece.
• Verifies conformance of milled parts to specifications, using micrometers, and involute checker (if available) or any other standard measurement device that validates the quality of the part being produced. Must have the ability to identify flaws and is responsible to inform supervisor or set up technician of the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved, the operator is to stop production.
• Shall compute necessary dimensions and applying knowledge of shop mathematics to ensure the consistent and repeatable accuracy of the parts being run.
• Shall machine plastic or other nonmetallic materials as well as the process requirements to meet customer expectations.
• Experienced with custom or production work, or with various materials, product or size, type, or trade names of machines such as Mazak Lathe, etc.
• Understands and practices, the B&B Quality Policy.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be:

• Read, write, and comprehend English language.
• Proficient in general CNC operations, FANUC controls to program machine in G and M codes, the expeditious setup of the machines to run parts at high production speeds to meet requirements.
• Knowledgeable in current indexable tooling technology
• Reading and understanding blueprints and machine operation.
• Ability to operate multiple CNC machines
• Measure and record all required data and dimensions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines or be able to communicate those that cannot be met.
• Knowledgeable in the use of the following tools: Boring tools, gauges, inspection fixtures, CNC Milling machines.
• Knowledgeable in the use of FANUC controls and G and M code for programming.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry to generate the correct finished dimensions.
• Must possess skills in: monitoring performance of self or organization to make improvements or take corrective action; watching gauges, dial, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly; Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance; controlling operations of equipment or systems; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities:

• Good listening, problem sensitivity, quick response reaching time, arm-hand steadiness and rate control.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining and entering accurate information in B&B ERP system.
• Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Effectively provide information to supervisors and co-workers in person, email, or telephone.
• The ability to meet strict deadlines or be able to communicate those that cannot be met.
• Must follow all safety procedures and policies as mandated by B&B.
• Ability to stand on hard surface for the entire work shift.
• Frequent walking.