Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc. seeks a Prototyping and CNC Programming specialist to advance R&D and production parts. You will work with Engineering on quoting, set up and machine parts on 5-axis machines (Matsuura, Haas UMC/VF), and develop fixtures.

A 4–6 year Mastercam background and an AA or equivalent are expected; ISO 9001/AS9100 familiarity and lean manufacturing methods are a plus. This full-time on-site role offers a stable career with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years programming with Mastercam
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• 4+ years in manufacturing or engineering tech; 6+ years if applicable
• Bachelor of Science in engineering is a plus
• ISO 9001/AS9100; lean manufacturing; root-cause analyses

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering on quoting R&D/Development jobs and provide feasibility feedback
• Communicate time estimates and progress to project stakeholders
• Produce programming, setup, and machining of R&D and production parts using 5-axis machines
• Design and manufacture fixtures for process repeatability
• Produce Renishaw Probe routines to maximize productivity
• Write CMM inspection programs for R&D/Development jobs
• Troubleshoot and resolve machine/process issues; adjust strategies
• Operate CNCs for production to meet ramped demand

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

Prototying

Engineering collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering is a plus

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc., known as VPE, is an exciting special-process manufacturing company for defense, semiconductor, energy markets that is growing. VPE technologies have applications in defense, medical, semiconductor, energy, and commercial aviation. There is never a dull day at VPE; we’ve been in business for 45 years and have 5 buildings with over 200,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We are seeking an additional team member to help with Prototyping and CNC Programming; a dedicated individual with good work ethics that is seeking a long-term career with a stable company.

Summary

Provides cradle-to-grave machining process development for R&D projects

Pay Range

$40-50/ho

Essential Duties and Responsibilitie

• entCollaborate with Engineering on quoting R&D/Development jobs, provide feedback on manufacturing feasibil
• ityCommunicate time estimates and work progress to R&D project stakehold
• ersDeliver and prove out comprehensive programming, setup, and machining of R&D and production parts using 5 axis Matsuura, Haas UMC and Haas VF mi
• llsProduce supporting job documentation to ensure processes can be repeated by operat
• orsDesign and manufacture fixtures for process repeatabil
• ityProduce Renishaw Probe routines to help maximize productivity and automate quality effo
• rtsRegularly communicate with QC personnel to promote metrology skills between departme
• ntsWrite CMM inspection programs for R&D/Development j
• obsAdjust machining strategies to optimize production while maintaining qual
• ityTroubleshoot and resolve problems with machines and machine processes as they ar
• iseOperate CNCs for production work to help meet ramps in dem

Supervisory Responsibilities

es: Not currently. But as the programming/prototyping grows, this position will have direct rep

Education and/or Experience

nce: A minimum of 4-6 years programming with Mast

ercamAssociate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical s

choolA minimum of 4 years of working experience in manufacturing or engineering technicians; or a minimum of 6 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experi

Language Skills

ills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand component technical ma

Mathematical Skills

kills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar

Computer Skills

Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Manufacturing software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing s

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

rations: Current Driver’

License & Other Skills and Abilities

Abilities:CAD/CAM P

Programming & Other Qualifications

fications: Bachelor of Science in engineerin

g is a plusISO 9001/AS 9100

QMS systemLean manufacturing system, Root cause analyses, Process control

Physical Demands

cal 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 essentia

l functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to