CNC Programmer

Mazak Optonics Corp.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a CNC Programmer to join their Florence, Kentucky facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a strong understanding of machining processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with CNC programming.
• Experience in operation and setup of CNC machines.
• Experience using various gaging instruments.

Responsibilities

• Program, set-up, and operate CNC machines.
• Interpret blueprints and design programs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Mazatrol

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational school

Associate's degree

Tools

Gaging instruments

Job description

Mazak Corporation is looking for a CNC programmer to join the FMF team at our Florence, Kentucky production facility on first shift. Program, Set-up, and operates CNC machines to perform various functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, and broaching on metallic and non-metallic work pieces, utilizing knowledge of machine tool capabilities, machinability of materials, and shop math.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

• Interpret blueprints, design programs, and set up machines to produce various components.

• Perform test runs and adjust until the resulting product meets blueprint specifications.

• Adjust programs and settings to optimize production while maintaining quality.

• Select tools required to cut materials and program machines.

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise.

• Train new employees on how to properly operate CNC machines and programs.

• Set up of parts on pallets, tables, fixturing, to make available to the machining center. Including set up of fixturing, jig bases, etc. to hold parts for machining.

• Program with Mazatrol, EIA/ISO formats.

• Utilize CAM packages for the creation of programs.

• Record results for data collection and ISO documents.

• The use of an overhead crane for most parts will be required to load parts.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Vocational school preferred

• Associate’s degree is preferred

Skills:

• 3 years experience with CNC programming

• Experience in operation and setup of CNC machines

• Mazatrol experience is preferred.

• Experience understanding what the cutting conditions are and make the necessary adjustments to provide a part in the quickest / safest manner to meet production needs.

• Experience using various gaging instruments such as finger indicators, plunge indicators, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, ring gages, snap gages, tape measure and scales.

• Experience with fixture set up and work holding techniques.

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