CNC Machinist Programmer

Sabert Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is seeking a CNC Machinist Programmer to join our New Product Development team in Fort Wayne, IN. You will program, prepare and machine prototypes and production tooling components, while maintaining safe, clean, and efficient shop conditions.

The role emphasizes aggressive scheduling and delivering high-quality machined tooling, with experience in Mastercam and G/M-code programming, reading blueprints, and working with various metals and plastics.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming using Mastercam.
• Ability to read blueprints and set up tooling.
• Proficiency with G and M codes for CNC machines.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Safety and quality conscious.

Responsibilities

• Program supplied CAD models for prototypes and tooling.
• Machine and fabricate new products for the NPD department.
• Maintain schedule to maximize CNC utilization.
• Design and fabricate plugs, assists, jigs as needed.
• Operate Bridgeport mills and horizontal lathes as required.
• Ensure tooling and cutters are maintained and inspected.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

G-code/M-code

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mastercam experience

Tools

Dial caliper

Micrometers

Job description

Job Title

Sabert is looking for a CNC Machinist Programmer to join our team!

Brief Description

Sabert is looking for a CNC Machinist Programmer to join our team!

Basic Function

In this position, the candidate will perform all functions necessary to program, prepare and machine new product prototypes and production tooling components in a fast-paced work environment for the New Product Development department while maintaining a safe, organized and clean environment in the tool room. The number one goal is to maintain an aggressive schedule and provide consistent, high quality machined prototype tooling, components, and mold modifications to the standards of both Sabert and its customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform all duties required to accurately program supplied CAD models, machine and fabricate new products for the plastic thermoforming industry including but not limited to quality prototyping, assists, modifications, tool upgrades, repair of production tooling, test fixtures, jigs, to support the NPD department and manufacturing.

Responsible For All CNC Functions And Operations Including

• Programming, part setup, tool calibration, cutting parameters, file management, and file storage management.
• Adherence to the schedule of jobs to maximize CNC equipment utilization with flexibility to adjust priorities.
• Ability to design and fabricate plugs, assists, jigs, test components as requested.
• Polishing, venting, drill and tapping as needed.
• Interface with designers, engineers, manufacturing and shop personnel.
• Manual setup and operation of Bridgeport milling machines as needed
• Manual setup and operation of horizontal lathes, table saw, drill press, and other equipment standard to a tool shop.
• Materials include aluminum, steel, Renshape polyurethane, epoxy, syntactic foams.
• Maintain condition of CNC machinery and inventory of all tools required for efficient machine operation including: cutters, holders, drills, chucks, collets, clamps, taps, etc.
• Ensure that all new tools are of the highest quality and have been inspected to meet the specifications.
• Offer recommendations that will help improve the reliability, speed of the shop including process improvement input for quality, tooling and design.
• Maintain metrics for programming and machine utilization to report to the tool room manager.
• Determine items that need to be purchased or replaced, and submit requisition to the tool room manager for approval.
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with established procedures for safety to the individual and the team.
• Efficiently and accurately fabricate new tooling and sampling in a safe, organized and clean environment.
• Deliver and pick up of equipment, parts, and tools for repairs
• Use of hand and power tools

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• CNC programming / machinist skill using Mastercam as the primary CAM software.
• Firsthand knowledge of G and M CNC programming skill and ability to operate CNC equipment.
• Machining skills, close tolerance lathe and mill work, reading blueprints, utilization of close tolerance measuring equipment (dial caliper, micrometers, etc.) ban saw, table saw, etc.
• Qualifications Devoted work ethic (willingness to work extended hours when required)
• Technical understanding of Thermoforming Tooling and Equipment
• Experience with MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Sense of Urgency and thoroughness
• Proactive and Innovative thinker
• Goal and detail oriented
• Safety and Quality conscious
• Good reporting, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn, grow and contribute with the department
• Ability to be a team player and work with others.

Physical Characteristics

• Lift up to 70 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity
• Mental alertness and good vision
• Able to retain new information and part names
• Standing on feet up to 8 + hours a day
• Withstand extreme heat temperatures occasionally
• Work in a continuous production environment

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

1-5+ years machinist experience

Mastercam experience

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

Pay, Benefits And More.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Accommodation

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position