CNC Programmer II: Mold Machining & Process Lead

Tekni-Plex, Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Daily Pay

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Tekni-Plex, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to independently program and run LB3000 Okuma and MB-66VB machines. You will support mold machining, perform setups, troubleshoot issues, and document QC results, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with engineering for manufacturability improvements.

The role emphasizes lean projects, root cause analysis, and maintaining tooling and setup instructions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Independently program and run CNC machines (LB3000 Okuma & MB-66VB).
• Perform setups and changeovers with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot tool breakage, chatter, or machining deviations.
• Conduct in-process inspections and complete QC documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for specified machines.
• Perform tool changes and setups with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize tool paths.
• Support mold machining for repair, refurbishment, and spares.
• Train and mentor junior CNC staff on setups and programming.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturability of mold parts.
• Lead Kaizen/Lean projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.
• Lead root cause analyses for defects in machining.

Skills

CNC troubleshooting

Independent work

Problem solving

Quality documentation

Mentoring

Tools

LB3000 Okuma

MB-66VB

CAD/CAM

Job description

Tekni-Plex, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to independently program and run LB3000 Okuma and MB-66VB machines. You will support mold machining, perform setups, troubleshoot issues, and document QC results, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with engineering for manufacturability improvements.

The role emphasizes lean projects, root cause analysis, and maintaining tooling and setup instructions with minimal supervision.