CNC Programmer

Gilder Search Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in CNC machining seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to develop and implement programs for CNC equipment. The ideal candidate will manage the ramp-up of new machines, ensuring efficient workflow and training operators while maintaining high quality standards. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience with CNC machining centers.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability in writing CNC programs and developing fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CNC programs and fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineering on machining challenges.
• Train CNC machine operators on new technologies.

Skills

CNC Programming

SolidWorks

G-code

Mastercam

AutoCad

Education

2 yr. technical degree or appropriate certificate in CNC machining

Tools

Okuma horizontal machining centers

Job description

Summary of Position:
This position is accountable for developing work holding fixtures, CNC programs and tool layouts in support of implementation of new equipment in a factory setting. Focus will be converting products from a manual operation to CNC automation utilizing Okuma horizontal mills machines.

Principal Accountabilities
• Lead in the ramp up of new CNC equipment by creating programs and work holding fixtures.
• Identify and order new tooling for the creation or improvement of programs as required. Design new jigs, tools, fixtures, and provide technical direction to production personnel.
• Supervise the validation of new program roll out and communicate the process effectively with engineers, quality, and production personnel.
• Collaborate daily with manufacturing engineers concerning machining and operational challenges.
• Highlight quality problems relative to the conversion of products to CNC based machining and provide technical direction to implement corrective actions and error proofing.
• Train CNC machine operators on new machining technologies as needed.
Nature and Scope:
• Be pro-active in developing machine programs. Work collaboratively to obtain the best results for the company and maximize use of resources.
• Understand and abide by a high standard of professional ethics, to ensure the integrity of the department and the work performed.
Basic Qualifications:
• Min 5 years of experience is required with proven ability writing program for CNC machining centers and developing work holding fixtures.
• 4 years of experience in supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience using SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCad and experienced in G-code.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Position Criteria:
• Must be results-oriented and be able to drive the necessary activities to get things accomplished
• Must know how to organize people and activities
• Must understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow
• Must see and exploit opportunities for synergy and integration
• Can simplify complex processes
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 yr. technical degree or appropriate certificate from a college or trade school with focus on CNC machining.
• 7 years of experience is required with proven ability writing program for CNC machining centers and developing work holding fixtures.
• 5 years of experience in supporting a manufacturing environment
• Experience using SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCad and experienced in G-code.
• Experience programming Okuma horizontal machining centers.
• Union experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.