CNC Programmer/Set up tech

Modern Industries; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries in Erie County, United States is hiring a CNC Programmer responsible for developing CNC programs and ensuring effective job startups. Candidates should have a technical degree and at least three years of experience in machining environments. Essential duties include creating programs for CNC machines and troubleshooting issues. The role requires expertise in Microsoft Office, MasterCAM, and MRP software. Join a team focused on innovative metal removal technology and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years working as a CNC programmer.
• Plan to possess one year experience working with CAM.
• Alternative qualification: Eight years of progressive experience may replace degree.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient and accurate programs for CNC machines.
• Ensure effective new job startups and achieve productivity goals.
• Analyze and troubleshoot programming and machining problems.

Skills

CNC programming

Microsoft Office proficiency

MasterCAM

MRP software usage

Education

Two-year technical degree in engineering or machining

Job description

Responsible for developing CNC programs, and insuring effective new job startups, to meet the needs of manufacturing.

Must have two year technical degree toward engineering, CNC programming, or machining disciplines, plus at least three years working in a lathe or mill metal cutting machining environment. Eight years progressive experience in advanced CNC machining and techniques may substitute for the degree requirement. Must have a minimum of three years working as a CNC programmer with at least one year experience working with CAM. Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office programs, MasterCAM, and MRP software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Create efficient and accurate programs for every CNC machine (multi-axis, lathes, and, mills with live tooling, etc.) using CAM software or manually.
• Insure effective new job startups and achievement of quoted productivity and quality
• Analyze programming and machining problems to determine root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Lead implementation of state-of-the-art metal removal technology.
• Develop setup sheets and tooling layouts as required by manufacturing.
• Recommend substitute materials and/or material processing, while meeting design objectives of components in the most cost effective manner.
• Initiate and support continuous improvement for cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit for several hours at a time.
• Must be able to climb stairs occasionally.
• Must be able to operate office equipment, computer, printers, copiers, etc., which includes all physical abilities required for data input.
• Must be able to lift and transport tooling or other objects weighing 40lbs. periodically throughout the day.
• Must be able to walk throughout plant for several hours a day.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate effectively by both written and oral means.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Must be able to understand and reliably carry out extensive and detailed process instructions.
• Must be able to comprehend complex CAM, machine G-code and CAD information to effectively troubleshoot problems and implement improvements.