Experienced CNC Programmer

Josh Pros LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist in Portsmouth, VA. The role requires reading complex drawings, programming for milling, turning, and wire EDM, and ensuring parts meet strict tolerances.

On-site work with overtime as needed; familiarity with JobBOSS/Travelers is a plus. The candidate should be able to coordinate with operators and maintain safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Experience designing or modifying CNC programs from customer prints.
• Proficiency with milling, turning, mill/turn and wire EDM programming.

Responsibilities

• Study drawings and customer specs to design/modify CNC programs.
• Program and troubleshoot CNC machines per control requirements.
• Assist with machine setup and prove out NC programs.
• Select and use holding fixtures, cutting tools and tooling safely.
• Monitor operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance work.
• Maintain safe working environment and perform routine machine maintenance.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading blueprints

Machining experience

Tools

Mastercam

G/M code programming

CNC turning/milling

Wire EDM

Job description

Client: A client in the manufacturing industry

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Work mode: On-site

Work authorization: US Citizen (Only)

Relocation: Not available

Openings: 1

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed to design and/or modify CNC programs to produce parts according to customer specifications
• Program and troubleshoot CNC machines in accordance with control requirements and provide detailed instructions to the machine operators
• Assist with machine setup and proving out NC programs
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
• Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
• Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
• Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
• Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
• Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
• Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED MACHINING SKILLS

• Experience with Mastercam
• Familiar with G, D, and T
• Experienced with programming for milling, turning, mill/turn, and wire EDM
• Understanding of G&M code programming
• Large part machining experience preferred: ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.
• Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
• In-place machining experience is desired
• Forklift and Crane experience preferred