CNC Programmer

L2x Talent Solutions; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A machining specialty firm located in Blue Island, Illinois, is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead machining operations. The role involves planning machining steps, programming mills and lathes, and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a machining environment, a strong ability to read blueprints, and proficiency in CAD/CAM software, particularly MasterCAM or GibbsCAM. The position emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement in a dynamic shop setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional working experience within a machining/job shop based environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and complex GD&T Symbols.
• Ability to setup, run and program horizontal milling machines.
• Experience creating offline programs utilizing CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining steps by studying job traveler, blueprints, materials, and specifications.
• Program mills and lathes using cam software.
• Lead a team of machinists.
• Optimize programs to ensure maximum efficiency on jobs.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

CAD/CAM software

Team leadership

Machining processes

Tools

MasterCAM

GibbsCAM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan machining steps by studying job traveler, blueprints, materials, and specifications.
• Determine the best tooling for processing and create tool sheet.
• Program mills and lathes using cam software.
• Optimize programs to ensure maximum efficiency on both new and existing jobs.
• Develop machining methods or routings to manufacture parts to meet customer specifications (drawings, 3D models, material specifications, etc.).
• Estimate cycle times for machining operations.
• Design fixturing and specify tooling for developed machining methods.
• Lead a team of machinists.
• Work towards continuous improvement on repeat jobs in their department.
• Maintain an approachable demeanor towards those under their charge.
• Conducts or supervise training of those under their charge.
• Conducts interviews and assists in staffing decisions for their department.
• Reads, interprets, and understands work orders, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Able to pass this information on to those under their charge, as well.
• Verify revision levels of programs on repeat jobs.
• Provide setup sheets with photographs and accurate work instructions for setup of repeat jobs.
• Operates machine tool to manufacture parts to print specifications as needed.
• Notifies management of incorrect process or time standards on route sheets (work instructions).
• Assist with job quoting as required.
• Attend and participate in daily shop floor meeting.
• Signs off on route sheets and fills out inspection reports verifying conformance of parts.
• Notifies QC and/ or supervisors of non-conforming parts.
• Works safely and immediately reports any unsafe condition.
• Follows production schedules but offers suggestions to scheduler for requested deviations to the schedule.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional working experience within a machining/job shop based environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and complex GD&T Symbols
• Ability to setup, run and program on the machine for a horizontal milling machine
• Ability to create offline programs utilizing CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM or GibbsCAM)