8+ years of hands-on experience as a CNC machinist in a professional shop environment
2+ years experience with NX Cam
Ability to independently prioritize scheduling for machines and operators
Experience programming/running CNC lathes with live tooling
Proficient in reading shop drawings and understanding GD&T
Comfortable mentoring team members and providing setup guidance
Familiarity with various materials and their machinability
Responsibilities
Interpret dimensioned part drawings to select appropriate tools and equipment
Leverage advanced machining techniques for efficient production
Lead production efforts by guiding setup/operator personnel
Program CNC machines using CAM software, including tool selection and speed calculations
Setup and operate CNC machines, ensuring proper tool and workholding setup
Inspect in-process parts using handheld inspection tools
Communicate effectively with shop staff and vendors to resolve issues
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
401K plan
Equity options as part of the compensation package
Complimentary lunch and snacks available throughout the day
Competitive benefits compared to other startups
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
As Production CNC Programmer, your focus is on programming but may require setting up, and operating 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC mills and multitasking lathes. You should be comfortable programming CNC machines and working with setup/operator personnel to drive jobs to completion. This position requires prior experience using CAM software such as NX Cam to program parts of moderate to high complexity. Fixture design and creation, tool selection, and in-process part inspection are integral part of the job. Strong communication and willingness to jump into action on any part type are your strong suits and contribute to your involvement in a large variety of projects. This role will report directly to the Production Shop Manager.
How You'll Fulfill Your Mission
Interpret dimensioned part drawings with fluency in order to ensure that the correct machine tools, workholding, and inspection equipment are selected.
Leverage pallet sequences, tool life counters, bar feeders, and tool break detection in pursuit of a lights-out approach to machining
Lead production on your machine(s) by ensuring setup/operator personnel have pre-programmed jobs and setup guidance during their workday
Program production CNC machines using CAM software (such as NX), making tool selections, and calculating feeds and speeds
Setup/Operate CNC machines or hand-off to support personnel whenever possible. This includes new tool setup and workholding, proofing programs, and loading parts
Operate manual metal-cutting machinery such as knee mills, manual lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, and saws as necessary
Inspect in-process parts using handheld inspections tools. Inspections may be done in cooperation with the Quality Control lab
Communicate with other shop staff, Quality Control, engineering personnel, and machine vendors in a professional manner
Improve shop effectiveness by identifying bottlenecks and recurring issues and offering potential solutions
Why We Value You
8+ years experience as a CNC machinist have prepared you for this fast-paced shop atmosphere
2+ years experience with NX Cam
Experience keeping setup/operator personnel supplied with pre-programmed jobs and setups to work on
You are comfortable offering mentorship to team members relying on your direction.
Experience independently making priority calls on scheduling machines and operators based on scope of work.
Experience programming/running CNC lathes with live tooling.
Experience programming/running 5-axis mills, mill-turns, and horizontal mills
Calculate feeds and speeds and can solve geometry problems
Understand the differences between different types of materials, their grades, and their relative machineability
Proficient with calipers, micrometers, hard gauges, and general surface plate inspection
Understand GD&T and can read shop drawings with fluency
Dispose of waste or scrap material according to established company processes
Abilit to lift 40+lbs, push heavy carts or crates, and can stretch, reach, kneel, or crawl as may be required by certain tasks
Monitor machinery in order to identify or diagnose necessary maintenance or safety issues, and can work to resolve those issues
Maintain a clean work area, and can perform your own preventative maintenance if needed
Use Excel, Word, and email, and are otherwise comfortable using a computer
Comfortable working with machine vendors, CAM vendors, or other technical vendors to resolve machine issues
Undertake projects and tasks with a distinct attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and an optimistic attitude
Desired Multipliers
8+ years of hands-on experience as a machinist in a professional shop environment
Prior experience with Mastercam, CATIA, ESPRIT
Experience in a high-mix, fast paced job shop
Experience in fabrication, including welding, sheet metal, waterjet, assembly, or finish work
Trained in an engineering or design discipline
Lean manufacturing certifications
Experience with wire, sinker, or drill EDM.
The pay range for this role is:
8-12 yrs exp :$170,000-200,000
12+yrs exp: $201,000-230,000
Salary and Benefits
We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package. We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups. We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.
