Senior CNC Machining SME & Mastercam Programmer

STS Technical Services

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

STS Technical Services is hiring a Machining SME / Programmer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to support precision manufacturing operations. This hands-on role demands an experienced machinist who can program large CNC centers, develop setups, and assist with customer quoting.

A shop-floor resource for blueprint interpretation and GD&T, you will collaborate with production teams and tooling vendors. The role involves programming with Mastercam, setting up and operating Hyundai/Okuma/Haas/Doosan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Five+ years programming Mastercam and/or FANUC controls for large machining centers.
Experience with Hyundai, Okuma, Haas, Doosan or similar equipment.
Experience running first-piece prototypes, samples and runoff parts.
Ability to adjust CNC programs and worksets.
Experience lifting and securing large workpieces in tooling or machining centers.
Expert-level blueprint reading skills.
Strong working knowledge of GD&T.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Proven experience operating machining equipment.
Strong math skills, including ratios and percentages.
Ability to perform standard and metric calculations.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal team members.

Responsibilities

Review blueprints, manuals, specifications and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining sequences and setup requirements.
Program parts using Mastercam.
Set up and operate conventional machines, special-purpose equipment and CNC machining centers.
Calculate and set machine controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, depth of cut and cutting angles.
Run trials to verify machine settings and CNC programs.
Perform first-piece inspections.
Complete in-process inspections throughout production.
Use calipers, micrometers, indicators and tape measures to verify dimensions.
Complete required inspection documentation as parts move through production.
Run prototype, sample and runoff parts.
Adjust programs and worksets based on inspection and machining results.
Develop machining time estimates used for customer quotes.
Work with tooling vendors to optimize existing parts.
Support quotations for new tooling packages.
Assist with lifting and securing large workpieces into tooling and machining centers.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machining equipment.
Complete general machine repairs as needed.
Operate forklifts and overhead cranes for material handling when required.