CNC Programmer

Job Summary

Responsible for developing solutions to production problems relating to materials, processes, machining, and/or fabrication and tooling. Support new programs by developing new processes and assisting with designing of tooling and machinery and development of production controls.

• Responsible for accurate and efficient engineered programming of CNC machines.
• Develops, edits, or modifies operation sequences based on manufacturing sketches, blueprints, or schematics.
• Develops set-up sheets, identifies tooling, tooling availability and responsible for tool life management.
• Design or assist in the design of jigs, tools, standard holding fixtures utilizing 3D Model development.
• Design and creation of process drawings and manufacturing drawings/blueprints. Applies to Instrument and Implant divisions only.
• Identify excessive cost, develop methods for cost reductions, and implement identified cost reductions.
• Responsible for validation/integrity of CNC programs and DNC file system.
• Provide cycle time estimations for costing and quoting.
• Work closely with Setup Machinists or Senior Level Machinist once program is created so it can be set up and verified to ensure high quality parts are made.
• Co-develops inspection plans with Manufacturing Engineers.

• Minimum - High School or GED
• Preferred - Vocational / Technical training in CNC programming.

• 3-6 years in CNC programming (Unigraphics or Master
  
  CAM)