CNC Programmer

1st St NW Technical Staffing; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

1st St NW Technical Staffing is seeking a CNC Programmer / Support Technician for a 70+ year manufacturing company in Minnesota. Direct-hire, with profit sharing, 401(k) match, generous PTO, health/dental, and more.

Responsibilities include creating CAM programs, documenting setups, leading small projects, and selecting tooling and automation to drive improvements. Requirements include an AAS in machine/tool tech, 3+ years CNC turning programming, MasterCAM Mill and SolidWorks CAM experience to

Qualifications

• AAS degree in machine/tool technology or equivalent.
• 3+ years of CNC turning programming experience.
• MasterCAM Mill experience a plus.
• SolidWorks CAM programming experience a plus.
• Able to perform complete setup and operation of CNC machining centers.
• Experience mentoring and leading projects.
• ERP systems experience.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Ability to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC programs using CAM software.
• Document tooling and setup procedures to maximize changeovers.
• Lead small projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with material, tooling, and machine selection to drive improvements.
• Lead equipment selection and automation implementation.
• Analyze data and present summaries to justify process, tooling, or machine changes.
• Interface with design engineering, machinists, machine operators, and quality/inspection personnel.
• Utilize ERP software to track and monitor consumables.

Job description

70+ year-old manufacturing company has an opening for a CNC Programmer / Support Technician. Direct-hire position with outstanding benefits – includes profit sharing, 401K match, generous PTO, health/dental, and more!

Duties:

• Create and maintain CNC programs, set up instructions, and update existing CNC programs using CAM software
• Document tooling and setup procedures to maximize the ability of the machine operators and machinists to perform part-to-part changeovers
• Lead small projects and groups for continuous improvement efforts
• Assist with material, tooling, and machine selection processes to drive continuous improvements and obtain equipment with the latest technology
• Act as the project leader for new equipment selection and implementation with an emphasis on automation
• Analyze data and present summaries to justify process, tooling, or machine changes
• Interfacing with design engineering, machinists, machine operators, and quality/inspection personnel
• Utilize ERP software to track and monitor consumable items

Requirements:

• AAS Degree in a machine / tool technology degree (or similar) preferred
• 3+ years of experience in programming turning operations (lathes, multi turret and spindle lathes, mill turns)
• MasterCAM Mill experience a plus
• Experience using Solidworks to create CAM programs a big plus
• Ability to perform complete setup and operation of a wide range of CNC machining centers
• Experience mentoring and leading projects and other group activities
• ERP systems experience
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Ability to pass a drug test

Salary: $43-50/hr