CNC Programmer
3 months ago
Our manufacturing company is seeking a CNC Programmer with experience programming 3- and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes. You will develop new CNC programs for production runs or modify existing programs for different machines. During the manufacturing process, you will perform quality checks with the machine operator to ensure the program is producing parts according to specifications, making manual adjustments if necessary. You will also work with the engineers to look for product modifications that might reduce the amount of material or fabrication time. Although no formal education is required, applicants should be familiar with the computer-aided design programs MasterCam.
CNC Programmer Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop CNC programs for production runs
- Analyze drawings to determine dimensions and to choose cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates
- Modify existing programs for different machines
- Maintain tooling database
- Make manual program adjustments as necessary
- Troubleshoot issues during the manufacturing process
CNC Programmer Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Completion of a technical or associate degree program a plus
- Experience programming 3- and 5-axis CNC mills and/or Lathes
- Familiarity with MasterCam
- Basic math skills