What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer position at Gemini Group, Inc.?
Title: CNC Programmer
Reports To: Programming Supervisor
Status: Full-Time/Hourly (40 hours/week; additional hours as needed to support department and individual goals).
Job Requirements
Plans numerical control program to control contour path machining of metal parts on automatic machine tools by performing the essential job functions.
Essential Job Functions
Reports To: Programming Supervisor
Status: Full-Time/Hourly (40 hours/week; additional hours as needed to support department and individual goals).
Job Requirements
- High School diploma, or GED
- Five years related experience and/or training , or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 years CNC Programming, or related experience, or the equivalency of experience and training
- Experience running CNC and manual machines used to manufacture tooling
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure - whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Color Deficiency Test
- Motor coordination, manual & finger dexterity
- Overhead Crane License
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint documents
- Ability to speak effectively before groups/employees
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions (written, oral, diagram, etc.)
- Knowledgeable of CNC and manual machines used to manufacture tooling
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
Plans numerical control program to control contour path machining of metal parts on automatic machine tools by performing the essential job functions.
Essential Job Functions
- Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches of parts to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements
- Analyze drawings, sketches and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates
- Determine reference points and direction of machine cutting path
- Compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, curvatures and outlines sequence of operations required to machine parts
- Prepares geometric layout on computer assisted drafting software to show location of reference points and direction of cutting path
- Writes instruction sheets and tooling lists to guide setup and operation of machine
- Writes program of machine instructions in symbolic language to encode numerical control tape or direct numerical control data base to regulate movement of machine along cutting path
- Perform and document the specified inspection criteria to verify the cut design meets specifications
- Analyze any CNC machining errors, locate the problem and correct it. Revise programs to eliminate instruction errors or omissions
- Communicate with individuals associated with the production of each job
- Scan on and off of all jobs ran during shift for costing analysis
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and work instructions
- Perform necessary machine maintenance at specified intervals
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively with others
- Ability to calculate figures
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint specifications
- Ability to use appropriate measuring devices and any equipment associated with job.
