CNC Systems Programmer II

Chesterton; Groveland (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K savings plan with company contribution

PTO including vacation and paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Chesterton in Groveland, Massachusetts, seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to generate programs using CAM software and design work holding fixtures. The role involves maintaining manufacturing standards and collaborating across teams to solve complex production challenges.

Candidates should have an associates degree in Manufacturing Technology, a minimum of 4 years CAM programming experience, and strong communication skills. This is an on-site position that offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 4 years CAM programming experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Generate CNC programs using CAM software including process sheets.
• Design work holding fixtures and maintain manufacturing standards.
• Act as liaison between production, planning, quality assurance, manufacturing and engineering.

Skills

Proficient in reading and interpreting and editing G Code programs

Experienced in CAM software operation

Basic knowledge of high-speed machining techniques

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Associates degree in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market‑drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Benefits

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 50% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)

A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

Job Summary

Responsible for generating CNC programs through the use of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software including process sheets and Operations Packages. This individual must be capable of designing work holding fixtures. Maintains established manufacturing standards and practices. Assignments are complex. Provides input for the decision making process as it relates to the development of manufacturing processes and procedures.

Job Model

On‑Site positions will require employees to work on‑site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Apply creative engineering principals and theories.
• Review and recommend changes to materials and manufacturing processes.
• Acts as liaison between production, planning, quality assurance, manufacturing and engineering personnel.
• Assists other programmers with the proper application of machining cycles and processes as required.

Complexity of Duties

• Works under general direction. Must be capable of working independently.
• Must interact effectively with and meet the demands of both internal and external customers.
• Must analyze a problem and recommend appropriate actions and bring to resolution.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in reading and interpreting and editing G Code programs.
• Experienced in the operation of at least one type of CAM software system to create programs for the following types of machines: 2 axis lathes, 3 axis Mills, 4 axis Mills, 5 axis Mills.
• Basic knowledge of proper application of high speed machining techniques used in milling.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in Manufacturing Technology or equivalent in technical experience.
• Minimum of 4‑6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 4 years CAM programming experience or equivalent.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills required both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to solve practical and moderately complex problems.
• Ability to be flexible in uncertain or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to use sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action.
• Knowledge of parametric (Fanuc Macro B) programming language helpful.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. The employee will also be expected to wear the proper PPE (personal protection equipment) i.e.; safety shoes and safety glasses when interacting with machine operators out on the factory floor.

Disclaimer

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D