CNC Programmer

Jamestown Plastics; Village of Brocton (NY); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jamestown Plastics is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer & Machinist to develop and optimize tooling and thermoforming components. You will generate and verify CAM programs, set up machines, and ensure precise tolerance control across complex molds and tooling.

Responsibilities include reading CAD/CAM blueprints, coordinating with engineering, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a busy shop environment. Experience with Mastercam and SolidWorks is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• College or Technical training in the application and use of Computer Aided Manufacturing software; Mastercam experience a plus.

Responsabilités

• Review CAD models/blueprints to determine machining strategy, including tools, speeds, feeds, and workholding.
• Generate CNC programs using CAM (Mastercam) and run simulations to verify and revise for efficiency and quality.
• Proficient in milling and turning (CNC & Manual) and measuring, cutting, and preparing stock.
• Machine setup including tool selection, touch-off, probing, and loading stock into fixtures.
• Handle multiple unique setups and a wide variety of projects.
• Use precision measuring instruments and maintain tolerances.
• Collaborate with programmers, management, operators, engineering, and sales; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Adhere to ISO 9001:2015 and support safety initiatives.
• Engineer tooling for thermoforming processes including molds, plug assists, dies, stackers, seal tooling, and fixturing.

Connaissances

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Quality systems awareness

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

2 years related experience

CAM software training (Mastercam)

CAD experience

Outils

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Description du poste

CNC Programmer & Machinist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Review CAD Models and/or blueprints to determine ideal machining strategy, including what tools, speeds, feeds and work holding techniques to be utilized. Generate programs using CAM (Mastercam) software and run simulations to verify the program approach and revise as needed to increase efficiency and quality. Proficiency in both milling and turning (CNC & Manual machines). Will also include measuring, cutting and preparing raw material stock. Machine setup, including tool selection and touch off, probing etc. and loading stock into work holding or fixturing.

Multiple unique setups will be required over the course of a day or week. Wide variety of different projects vs. high volume machining production.

Has the ability to use precision measuring instruments including precision scales, calipers, micrometers, indicators, and understand the application of each to work within the specified tolerances of the tooling being built and the ability to work within specified time constraints. Final mechanical, plumbing and pneumatic assembly of tooling packages.

Communicate with other programmers, management, operators, the engineering department, and Sales while maintaining a clean and safe work area and updating supplies as needed.

Complies with the Quality Policy and the Quality Management system, familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 a plus.

Observes and follows company safety rules and regulations and other duties as assigned by the Company to support manufacturing or maintenance initiatives.

Has the ability to work in and contribute to an open team-oriented environment with the primary focus of understanding the function of thermoforming tooling as it relates to the manufacturing of custom thermoformed products, to include the following:

• Molds - From the simplest prototype to the most complex of production molds
• Plug Assist (Helpers) - using various materials.
• Dies - Steel Rule, Forged and Match Metal
• Stackers, End of Arm tooling for robotic automation
• Seal Tooling - Heat, RF, and Impulse
• Fixturing - Part molding for various production processes to include all secondary operations.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

• High School Graduate or GED
• 2 years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• College or Technical training in the application and the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing software; Mastercam experience a plus.

• Experience in Computer Aided Design; SolidWorks experience is a plus.
• Formal or On-the-Job Machinist training and the ability to read mechanical drawings.
• High level of mechanical aptitude, familiarity or experience in thermoforming is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The ability to communicate with management and other coworkers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common.

Good math and reasoning abilities are essential. Must be able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business.

WORK CONDITIONS

The job is performed indoors in a traditional office /machine shop setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer. Some medium lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally is required. Good manual dexterity for the use of mechanical equipment such as drills, lathes, mills, grinders, and other machines or measuring tools is required.

Protective safety equipment - including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, and safety glasses - are needed. Activities include extended periods of standing and extensive work with measuring devices.