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Wiegel

CNC Programmer / Operator

Wiegel, Wood Dale, Illinois, us, 60399


JOB DESCRIPTION

TitleCNC Programmer

Date10/12/22

FLSANon-Exempt

LOCATIONWood Dale, IL

REPORTS TOTool Room Manager

POSITION SUMMARYSet-up, operate and adjust programs on CNC Machines to form precision metal parts and components utilizing appropriate shop equipment in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. May work on manual machines from time to time as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Read prints and/or drawings.

Meets with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components.

Determine manufacturing process, type of tool, number of electrodes, inserts, burns, etc. needed to complete work order.

Program, edit and rewrite CNC Controls; perform off-line programming as required.

Select, check, sharpen and/or replace cutting tools and electrodes as required.

Manufacture or select appropriate work holdings and fixtures.

Perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures, and parts.

Establish and set appropriate tool offsets.

Set-up and manufacture parts from raw material to completion per blueprints, piece prints and customer specifications.

Measure in-process parts to conform to blueprint, customer requirements and tolerances.

Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification.

Identify, use, and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology device for piece-part inspection.

Count, mark, and pack parts.

Keep work area neat and orderly.

Continuously review work orders to organize and optimize daily work.

Receive and understand written and oral instruction.

Communicate instruction and oversee work performed by lower-level CNC Machinist.

Communicate all program changes and other work-related issues to supervisor.

Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, etc. associated with position.

Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and TS.

Perform other job-related functions as assigned by members of management.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires between four and five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience or apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to use a variety of Lathes, drill presses, and equipment including tumblers, air hose, hoists, wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc.

Read and understand blueprints, Piece Prints and GDT.

Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds and distances, print conversion and geometry.

Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)

Write, edit, and use CNC computer programs and control panels.

Distinguish a variety of raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.)

Understand machining properties of various raw materials (303SSTv. 304SST).

Good communication skills including the ability to receive and give oral and written instruction.

Ability to work well with others.

The ability to interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees.

Responsible for the quality of their own work.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary position.

Ability to travel by various public and private transport methods.

20/20 vision required with or without correction.

Use of hands 100% of the workday.

Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday.

Twisting, bending, leaning frequently during the workday.

Office environment, occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.

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