What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Numerical Control Programmer position at Sparc Engineers?
At Sparc Engineers, we believe in pushing the boundaries of manufacturing. Located deep in the heart of the Orthopedic Capital, our contract manufacturing focus is on motorsports and aerospace. Programmers at Sparc Engineers will be heavily involved with manufacturing prototype parts for INDYCAR and NASCAR teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Programming CNC code from 3D CAD data utilizing Mastercam 2024-2025 or Fusion 360 software
- Setting up appropriate machining tools, offsets and materials as required
- Operating CNC machines and verifying finished components as required
- Ability to build one-off components to 3D models, not production machining
- Interacting with Design Engineers/Project Leaders/Machinists to develop manufacturable components with an eye for product improvement and potential build issues
- Ensuring that the customer’s requirements, which include project timing, part quality and delivery, are understood and met
- Ensuring the shop environment is safe, clean and organized to enable timely and safe manufacturing techniques
- Identifies tooling needed to complete machining projects
- Observing all company safety rules, policies and procedures
Qualifications And Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate attention to detail, identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternatives solutions, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics, seeks self-improvement, learns new jobs to improve job performance, positive attitude, strives for personal and organizational excellence. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years of 3D programming experience on Mastercam 2019-2025 or Fusion 360
- Minimum 5 years knowledge of 3D metal cutting and machining process
- Strong problem-solving techniques & communication skills
- Able to work individually with little supervision
- Ability to read & interpret blueprints
- Preferred ability to create 3D CAD models from blueprints
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportion to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collects data, establish fact, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate the required equipment.
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.
The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations. The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate frequently works near moving parts. The associate is frequently exposed to electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The associate may occasionally work in high precarious places, and it’s occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
