CNC Programmer

Wakefield Thermal, Inc.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading thermal management solutions provider in Nashua, New Hampshire, is seeking a CNC Programmer to create and document CNC machining processes. The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of CNC programming experience, strong knowledge of SolidWorks, and excellent communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving, as the CNC Programmer will review drawings, create CNC programs, and support production while collaborating with various disciplines to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of CNC Programming experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks is essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work in a team environment is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Review customer and internal drawings to create proper machining approaches.
• Design work holding and tooling in SolidWorks for CNC machining.
• Create CNC programs and setup documentation accurately.
• Generate manufacturing drawings for custom tooling for vendors.
• Support CNC machining during setup and production process.

Skills

CNC Programming

SolidWorks

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

The CNC Programmer will be responsible for creating and documenting an efficient and accurate CNC machining process to meet internal and customer requirements for Wakefield Thermal's diverse customer base. This is a critical role within the manufacturing team and requires a strict attention to detail as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.3 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review customer and internal drawings to fully understand the requirements and tolerances associated with each necessary component to create a proper machining approach.
• Design all necessary work holding, fixturing and custom tooling in SolidWorks to support the CNC machining process.
• Create accurate CNC programs and associated setup documentation for all required work holding and fixturing.
• Create manufacturing drawings for all custom tooling using SolidWorks for use by outside tooling vendors.
• Create efficient and accurate CNC programs and associated setup documentation using SolidWorks for all CNC operations required to create compliant components.
• Create in-process inspection reports for critical features on each CNC operations.
• Support CNC Machining during setup and production process for all required CNC program updates.
• Collaborate with other CNC Programmers to develop best practices and innovative approaches to complex machining challenges.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines such as Design Engineering, Special Process, and Quality Control to ensure each project is a success.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years, CNC Programming experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Solid Works.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve highly technical problems.

About HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand‑alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

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