Job Description: The CNC Horizontal programmer will program tool cutting paths for CNC Horizontal milling machines for multi-axis machines and provide support to the machinist. This individual must be an excellent communicator with the flexibility to adapt to new challenges in a prototype and production atmosphere. The ideal candidate will require experience in Horizontal Machining Centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • This is a dedicated programming position. Supporting downstream set up staff. Hands-on setup will be limited.
  • Utilize TopSolid to generate CNC program for new products and revise existing programs to meet Engineering Change Request. Experience with TopSolid is not a pre-requisite.
  • Updating and maintaining the proper documentation and prints for all projects
  • Ability to work with and provide clear and concise communication on projects and changes to all internal departments in a timely fashion.
  • Have strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve challenging problems.
  • Attend relevant internal and technical meetings and design reviews, as required.
  • Ability to work self-directed.
  • Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Seek assistance from team members when needed.
  • Proactively support changes in project work holding and good machining practices, identify risk, and support contingency and risk mitigation plans for accurate, repeatable results.
  • Works closely and maintains open communication with other members of the engineering and production teams.
  • Use Global Shop ERP System to document actions by completing required documentation for all products.
  • Maintains safe operations by keeping work area clean and organized and by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including company policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Ensures programs result in a fit and finish that is free of burrs and sharp edges providing the safe handling of all machined surfaces.
  • Programming with full documentation.
    • Design work holding fixtures.
    • Create Tool Sheets.
    • Design and Program work holding fixtures.
    • Detailed setup instructions with each program to hand off to set up staff.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Extensive experience in Computer Aided Machining (CAM) software. GIBBS or Mastercam preferred, GereMarie will provide TopSolid training.
  • Extensive experience in CAD software.
  • Extensive experience in aluminum billet CNC manufacturing.
  • Vertical and horizontal high-speed 3d milling experience is required.
  • Extensive programming from a 3d Model is required.
  • Extensive programming to meet detailed surface finish requirements is required.
  • Experience with project management systems is required.
  • Experience programming with full documentation handoff. Design work holding fixtures, Specifying tooling, program work holding fixtures and hand off completed programs and documentation to set up staff.
  • Experience in programming in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Project Data Management (PDM: Solidworks, TopSolid).
  • Experience with Lean (TPS) manufacturing principles.
  • Provide references to verify work experience.