Job Title: CNC Programmer (NX)/CNC Machinist/CNC Engineer

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98108

Job Duration: 11 Months (Contract to hire)

Pay Rate: $49.04/hr to $50.04/hr

Job Description:

The CNC Programmer role is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all CNC machining and programming operations. This role is tasked with working in close concert with machinists, leads, engineering teams, and machining operations management to increase productivity and optimizing machining programs and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Use of NX or MasterCam CAD/CAM/CAE program to program CNC parts.
• Vericut NC files as well as maintain revision control on programs and setup sheets.
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life.
• Makes or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability.
• *Machine fixture tooling as directed by process sheets.
• Machine set up and operation.
• Meets expectations for productivity and production goals.
• Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when production is inhibited.
• Provides consistent ideas for process improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8 years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with graphite electrode programming.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 12 years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with programming and operating multi axis mill and lathe CNC machines.
• Experience working with tool & die application with complex surfacing and contours.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to work 1st shift as well as overtime and weekends as needed; estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Story Behind the Need Business Group & Key Projects

• Robotics team
• Sheet metal fabrication for growing team
• New addition to the team as additional support is needed

Typical Day in the Role:

• Use of NX or MasterCam CAD/CAM/CAE program to program CNC parts.
• Vericut NC files as well as maintain revision control on programs and setup sheets.
• Knowledgeable of carbide tools and adjusting speed and feed parameters for maximum tool life.
• Makes or offer suggestions on drawing changes to improve manufacturability.
• Machine fixture tooling as directed by process sheets.
• Machine set up and operation.
• Meets expectations for productivity and production goals.
• Constantly keep products moving and alerting management when production is inhibited.
• Provides consistent ideas for process improvements.

Role interesting:

• Ability to work with the robotics team
• Operating machinery to help create new materials

Leadership Principles:

• Ownership, Bias for Action

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8 years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with graphite electrode programming.

Preferred Skills And Experience:

• 12 years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with programming and operating multi axis mill and lathe CNC machines.
• Experience working with tool & die application with complex surfacing and contours.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to work 1st shift as well as overtime and weekends as needed; estimated shift times: 1st shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Top 3 must-have hard skills

• 8 years of CNC programming experience (including NX).
• Experience with graphite electrode programming.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments accurately.