CNC Programmer

JOB title:  CNC Programmer - Plastics

REPORTS TO:  Plastics Operations Manager 

Job Classification:  Full Time

Job Status:  Non-Exempt

JOB Purpose: 

Responsible for developing machining processes and programs for the manufacturing of plastic products in multiple-axis machining centers utilizing Solidworks, Catia and Mastercam. Identify and implement process improvement and cost reductions through productivity improvement, fixture design and machine time reductions.

ESSENTIAL Responsibilities: 

• Develop machining processes, fixtures and programs for the manufacturing of plastic products in multiple-axis machining centers while interfacing with tool engineers, manufacturing engineers, project managers, quality assurance and production personnel
• Analyze part drawings, sketches, and design data to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selecting cutting tools, and machine speeds and feeds, according to knowledge of machine shop processes
• Interface with Project Managers and Quality Assurance to create manufacturing drawings from customer supplied Model Based Definition CAD models
• Create instruction and setup documentation including tool lists to guide setup and operation of the machining centers
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to bring to fruition any assembly, process or cost reducing fixturing as identified

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of CNC and Manual machine operations
• Able to read and interpret drawings/blueprints and customer specific specifications
• Clear understanding of GD&T
• Working knowledge of Solidworks, Catia and Mastercam
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, customers and vendors
• Be able to think outside the box and keep things moving
• Work effectively in a face paced environment with time constraints on tasks being performed
• Reading comprehension; understanding written specifications, best practices and work instructions
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience Setting Up and Running CNC & Manual Mills and Lathes
• Two (2) years of experience programming CNC machines
• One (1) year of experience working with Solidworks and Mastercam

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is mainly performed in an office environment, and intermittingly in a manufacturing environment.  The noise level in these work environments fluctuate based on activities, but is usually low (office) to moderate (shop floor).

CONTACT:

• Tool Gauge
• Nicole Brady
• HR@toolgauge.net
• 4315 S Adams St. Tacoma, WA 98409
• Rev. 11-9-18