Precision Programmer

About Vantedge Medical

Vantedge Medical is a leading provider of metals-based med-tech solutions, specializing in precision engineering and innovation. Our teams collaborate to serve the manufacturing needs of top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) globally.

About this Opportunity

The primary role of the CNC Programmer is to program and produce high-quality machined parts on the CNC mill in a cost-efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Programs CNC mill and may occasionally set up and run CNC mill.
• Enters part run times and program numbers into the manufacturing system.
• Schedules workload as required to meet customer due dates, working closely with the Production Control Manager.
• Works directly with estimators to establish machining costs.
• Programs, sets up, and runs all machine shop equipment.
• Designs and builds fixtures for machining or part production/inspection.
• Preprograms existing programs to allow machine to run at maximum efficiency.
• Develops cost-effective methods for part fabrication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years minimum machining experience (at least 4 years specifically as a CNC Programmer).
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform arithmetic problems.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise with CAD-based design programs such as Mastercam, Geopath, CamWorks, and Solidworks.
• Setup, run, and inspect multi-axis jobs on both vertical and horizontal machining centers, including 3D surfacing, plus a minimum of 2-axis lathe setup and run or program, setup, run, and troubleshoot multi-axis, twin-spindle mill-turn centers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot virtually any machining defect.
• Expert command of at least one of the following CNC controls: Fanuc, Mazak, Haas.
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of multiple material types, including aluminum, mild steel, tool steel, stainless steel, and plastics.
• Create G-code programs from scratch on machine controller for basic parts and fixtures.