CNC Operator/Programmer

Safarilan; Polly Town (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Safarilan in Florida seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines for mold tooling and fixtures. You will create tooling from CAD data, maintain fixtures, and ensure tight tolerances while coordinating with tooling supervisors.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and proficiency with CAMWorks/SolidWorks data, plus the ability to work independently or in a team to meet production timelines.

Qualifications

• Create NC programs for tooling and parts using CAMWorks and SolidWorks-compatible data.
• Operate CNC milling machines with a focus on high-precision tolerances.
• Set up tooling, select feeds and speeds, and verify part dimensions against prints.
• Maintain tooling and fixtures and perform routine machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setup and operation of CNC milling machines.
• Manufacture mold tooling and fixtures for product development.
• Manufacture new mold tooling and fixtures for production.
• Maintain and repair current production mold tooling and fixtures.
• Operate manual vertical mills, lathes and other hand tools as needed.
• Track programming and machine run time for tooling projects.
• Communicate tooling requirements, dimensions, and accuracy with supervisor.
• Perform routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on CNC equipment.

Skills

CNC Programming

CNC Milling

Tooling setup

Tolerances ±0.0005

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Shop mathematics

Geometric calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAMWorks

SolidWorks

Job description

Summary of Job

This position requires a high level of understanding of all machine setup and operation, finish machining operations. Create, repair & maintain tooling.

Essential Job Functions

• Programming, setup and operation of CNC milling machines.
• Manufacture mold tooling & fixtures for product development
• Manufacture new mold tooling & fixtures for production.
• Maintain & repair current production mold tooling & fixtures.
• Operation of manual vertical mills, lathes and other hand tools as needed.
• Track programming & machine run time needed to complete assigned tooling projects.
• Communicates with tooling supervisor to ensure tooling requirements, dimensions, and accuracy is achieved for each project.
• Performs routine daily, weekly & monthly maintenance tasks on the CNC equipment

Required Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Create numerical control programs for machining tooling & parts using specialized software (CAMWorks), from Parasolid, STEP, IGES, Solidworks, and similar file types.
• Comfortable working with +/-.0005 tolerances
• Possess the ability to program & run multiple pieces of equipment at the same time.
• Can program & set-up in the CNC multiple tools or parts to be machined concurrently.
• Selects proper cutting tools, attachments, fixtures, feeds, speeds, coolant, lubricant, as appropriate based on material and part configuration.
• Has advanced knowledge in the use of tooling components, tool setter, gage blocks, micrometers, indicators, and other measuring tools.
• Must be proficient in shop mathematics in order to; calculate tool offsets, home positions, and verify print dimensions. Understands geometry and trigonometry.
• Can work independently as well as in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.
• Uses judgment based on practice and precedence.
• Proficient in most basic computer file \ folder operations, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)
• Proficiency in CAMWorks and Solidworks highly desired.