CNC Programmer 5-Axis Swiss

Praxy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Praxy is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to analyze orders, drawings, and blueprints, and to program, test, and optimize CNC processes to meet customer specifications. The role encompasses writing and testing programs, setting up tooling, and ensuring first-piece quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

105-7 years of CNC programming experience is preferred; you will also manage program libraries, CAM and CAD tools, and collaborate with Quality to maintain tolerances and improve

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in CNC programming, machine tool programming, or related field is required.
• 4-7 years of CNC programming experience is required; strong preference for manufacturing/production environments.
• Proficient in writing programs from blueprints and/or solid models for CNC Swiss turning machines.
• 1-3 years CAM programming experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Program, test, run and revise machine programming to meet customer specifications.
• Set up machine with correct tooling to build product precisely and efficiently.
• Writes programs from blueprints and/or solid models for CNC machines with Swiss turning programming.
• Loads electronic files onto the machine.
• Monitors and verifies the accuracy of each job’s initial set-up and outcome.
• Responsible for machine performance and product outcome of assigned projects.
• Revises programs and documents based on engineering changes and maintains program library.
• Performs first piece inspection and coordinates with Quality Inspector for approval.

Skills

CAM programming

GDT

G-code

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

MS Office

CNC machinery

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP software

Citizen CNC

PartMaker

Job description

CNC Programmer

The CNC Programmer is responsible to analyze job orders, drawings, and blueprints to perform all the necessary calculations and programming to create products per customer specifications.

The CNC Programmer is expected to:

• Program, test, run and revise machine programming to meet customer specifications.
• Set up machine with correct tooling to build product precisely and efficiently.

CNC Programming 50%

• Writes programs from blueprints and/or solid models for the CNC machines with Swiss turning machine programming
• Loads electronic files onto the machine.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements to maximize efficiencies.
• Creates set-up sheets based on tooling selection criteria.
• Monitors and verifies the accuracy of each job’s initial set-up and outcome.
• Responsible for the machine performance and product outcome of assigned projects.
• Revises programs and documents based on engineering changes.
• Maintains library of programs.
• Sets up and operates machine on a trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Performs first piece inspection once setup is completed. Gives first piece to Quality Inspector and waits for Quality approval to continue.

Quality Control 30%

• Monitors machine operations to detect out of tolerance machining
• Takes corrective action to bring units into specification. Red tags units that are out of specification (OOS), reports OOS to quality personnel and supervisor.
• Coordinates with Quality department to ensure parts comply with specifications.
• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machine or quality issues.
• Demonstrates ability to streamline processes to increase productivity and quality; production and prototype jobs are setup consistently, timely and accurately.

Process Management 20%

• Works for continuous process improvements and machine time reductions reporting program changes to Supervisor and /or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Keeps CNC operators abreast of daily machine performance and project updates.
• Assists in solving plant operating problems and/or cost reductions projects.

This position has no talent management responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in computer numerically controlled programming, machine tool programing, or a related field is required
• 4-7 years of CNC programming experience is required. CNC programming experience in a manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred.
• Proficient in writing programs from blueprints and/or solid models for the CNC swiss turning machines
• 1-3 years of CAM programming experience is required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

• None

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• CAM programming
• GD&T
• G-code
• AutoCAD Design software
• ERP software
• CNC equipment, 5-axis, Live tool lathe etc.
• Citizen CNC and PartMaker
• Blueprint reading
• Measuring equipment
  • calipers
  • ID / OD micrometers
  • depth gauges
  • indicators
• MS Office Suite

OTHER SKILLS

• Mechanical aptitude
• Set-up, operation and programming of machines
• ISO 13485
• FDA 21CFR820

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, carry and/or move to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and odors, dusts, mists, fumes and/or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $77,000 to $87,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, and other job-related qualifications.

Based on a candidate’s qualifications and experience, they may be considered for other available opportunities at a different level. Compensation for any such position would be based on the requirements and compensation range applicable to that position.

MICRO offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and other company-sponsored benefits. Eligibility and benefit offerings are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and company policies.