CNC Journeyman Programmer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate equipment in a safe manner and promote safety.
• Coordinate tool flow through the system.
• Read and understand blueprints and basic knowledge of GD&T.
• Inspects work using a variety of inspection equipment to precise tolerances and makes adjustments to machine and programs as necessary.
• Diagnostic machine troubleshooting.
• Maintain proper oil and lubricants.
• Maintain sufficient tools, cutters, and supplies to perform their operation.
• Maintain efficient program storage system.
• Update or delete tool programs as per print changes.
• Train new employees.
• Interface constant updating of new technology.
• Constant exchange of ideas with other tool room technologies.
• Keep toolroom equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Design and build proper fixtures for accurate and productive throughput of tooling.
• Consistently look for better ways to produce tooling.
• Learn tooling standards.
• Work with the production toolmakers in the process of continuous improvement.
• Be able to use the computer network to receive job related information.
• Develop understanding of the presses and their functionality.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience. Journeyman card obtained in this field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in CNC.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in CNC programming.
• Must be able to do own setups.
• Must have own tools.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to run all manual toolroom equipment.
• Ability to operate crane equipment.

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Strong communicative skills.