US-CNC Programmer

Equiliem; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to develop work holding fixtures and CNC programs for new equipment. The role involves collaborating with engineers and production teams to ensure successful CNC automation and training operators on advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with CNC programming and fixture development.
• At least 4 years supporting a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ramp-up of new CNC equipment by creating programs and work holding fixtures.
• Train CNC machine operators on new technologies as needed.

Skills

CNC Programming

Fixture Development

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

AutoCAD

G-code

Job description

Summary of Position:

This position is accountable for developing work holding fixtures, CNC programs, and tool layouts to support the implementation of new equipment in a factory setting. The focus will be on converting products from manual operations to CNC automation utilizing Okuma horizontal mills.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Lead the ramp-up of new CNC equipment by creating programs and work holding fixtures.
2. Identify and order new tooling for program creation or improvement; design jigs, tools, fixtures; and provide technical direction to production personnel.
3. Supervise validation of new program rollouts and communicate processes effectively with engineers, quality, and production teams.
4. Collaborate daily with manufacturing engineers on machining and operational challenges.
5. Highlight quality issues related to CNC conversion and provide technical guidance for corrective actions and error proofing.
6. Train CNC machine operators on new technologies as needed.

Nature and Scope:

• Proactively develop machine programs and collaborate to optimize results and resource use.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics to ensure departmental integrity and quality of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with proven ability in CNC programming and fixture development.
• At least 4 years supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Mastercam, AutoCAD, and G-code.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Position Criteria:

• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to streamline tasks and identify synergy opportunities.
• Capable of simplifying complex processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree or relevant certification in CNC machining.
• Seven years of experience with CNC programming and fixture development.
• Five years supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience programming Okuma horizontal machining centers.
• Union experience preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.