CNC Programmer

KRAFT ENERGY SYSTEMS INC; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KRAFT ENERGY SYSTEMS INC is seeking a CNC Programmer in Alpena, Michigan. The role involves creating, improving, and writing CNC programs for various products while ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates possess an Associate's degree in CNC Programming or equivalent experience.

The position demands proficiency in manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and use of precision measuring tools. Candidates must be comfortable with CAD/CAM systems and familiar with business systems for job management.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in CNC Programming or equivalent experience.
• Must successfully pass the Programming test.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math.

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes CNC programs for a variety of parts and assemblies.
• Performs CNC machine setups including tooling and fixtures.
• Sets up and operates CNC machine following procedures and blueprints.
• Uses precision measuring tools to ensure accurate setups and finished work.
• Inspects work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Uses CAD/CAM systems for programming and drafting.
• Works with business systems to manage jobs on the manufacturing floor.
• Queries business systems for design and process data.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Material selection

Tooling

Fixturing

General shop practices

Reading blueprints

Performing shop math

Using measuring tools

Proficient with email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet use

Using drafting tools

Using business systems

Education

Associates degree in CNC Programming

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The CNC Programmer develops, writes, and improves new or existing CNC programs for various products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develops and writes CNC programs for a variety of parts and assemblies.
2. Performs CNC machine setups, including specifying tooling and designing or adapting fixtures as needed.
3. Sets up and operates CNC machine in accordance with operations sheets, programs, blueprints and setup sheets.
4. Uses precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, protractors, depth gauges, and dial indicators to ensure accurate setups and finished work.
5. Inspects work to ensure it meets specifications.
6. Uses various Computer Aided Drafting/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems, including 2D and 3D models for programming and drafting work.
7. Works with our current Business System to pull and release jobs to the manufacturing floor.
8. Queries business systems for design and process data.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates degree in CNC Programming or equivalent experience.

Experience: Must successfully pass the Programming test.

Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, tooling, fixturing, and general shop practices. Ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, and use measuring tools. Proficient with email, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet use. Comfortable using office equipment such as copiers and fax machines. Familiar with or able to learn business systems and related data entry. Ability to create setup sheets for the shop using drafting tools or software.