CNC Machinist

We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our team at Wiegel. As a CNC Programmer, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting programs on CNC Machines to produce precision metal parts and components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret prints and drawings to determine manufacturing processes and tool requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components.
• Program, edit, and rewrite CNC Controls, and perform off-line programming as needed.
• Select, check, sharpen, and replace cutting tools and electrodes as required.
• Manufacture or select work holdings and fixtures, and perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures, and parts.
• Establish and set tool offsets, and set up and manufacture parts from raw material to completion.
• Measure in-process parts to conform to blueprint, customer requirements, and tolerances.
• Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification, and identify, use, and interpret calibrated metrology devices for piece-part inspection.
• Count, mark, and pack parts, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Review work orders to organize and optimize daily work, and receive and understand written and oral instructions.
• Communicate instructions and oversee work performed by lower-level CNC Machinists, and communicate program changes and other work-related issues to supervisors.
• Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, and other associated documents.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and TS.

Requirements:

• Four to five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience, or apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use a variety of lathes, drill presses, and equipment, including tumblers, air hoses, hoists, wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints, Piece Prints, and GDT.
• Advanced math skills, including calculation of feeds, speeds, and distances, print conversion, and geometry.
• Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.
• Write, edit, and use CNC computer programs and control panels.
• Distinguish various raw materials, including stainless steel, cold-rolled steel, etc.
• Understand machining properties of various raw materials, including 303SST and 304SST.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to receive and give oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with others, and interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees.
• Responsible for the quality of their own work.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary position.
• Ability to travel by various public and private transport methods.
• 20/20 vision required with or without correction.
• Use of hands 100% of the workday.
• Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday.
• Twisting, bending, and leaning frequently during the workday.
• Office environment, occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.