Description
Job Title: CNC Operator/Programmer
Job Description:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Must have general knowledge to operate lathe, mill, or grinder.
- Using Unigraphics, from a solid model, write programs, set up sheets for use on CNC machines. Lathes, grinders, mills and 5 axis mills.
- Initiates run, observe for proper functioning.
- Advises Supervisor of problems or need for tooling.
- Assists in training of employees in CNC procedures and operation of machinery and equipment.
- Utilizes proper safety and housekeeping techniques.
- Offers suggestions on methods to improve efficiency or quality of product.
- Other duties may be required to be performed.
- Assists in training of other employees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Education:
- High School Degree or GED. Basic shop math skills required; post high school or technical studies in related areas (CNC programming, machinist apprenticeship, etc.) preferred.
Work Experience:
- 5+ year's progressive experience in CNC machining environment performing operation/setup and simple programming.
Special Skills:
- Must be able to write CNC programs using Unigraphics NX7; able to calculate speeds and feeds (SFPM, RPM) and apply these to material being cut