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$25 - $35/hr

The CNC Programmer works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to design, program, and machine ... Manage CNC tooling and raw materials inventory. * Create, control, and maintain all documentation ...

CNC Machinist

Loveland, CO · On-site

$72K - $78K/yr

The firm specializes in roles across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and creative ... Will work closely with the procurement manager and other team members * Maintain a clean, organized ...

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CNC Machinist

Durango, CO · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

We manage individual parts and assemblies, as well as jobs requiring additional vendors such as ... Strong understanding of G-code and M-code programming is a plus. * Ability to read and interpret ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CNC Programming Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CNC Programming Manager, you need advanced knowledge of CNC machining, programming (often in G-code), manufacturing processes, and typically a background in engineering or a related technical field. Familiarity with CAD/CAM software like Mastercam or SolidWorks, ERP systems, and experience with quality control certifications such as Six Sigma are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for managing teams and optimizing workflows. These skills ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and effective management of both people and processes in a manufacturing environment.

What is the difference between Cnc Programming Manager vs Cnc Programmer?

AspectCnc Programming ManagerCnc Programmer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field; certifications like NIMS or CAM certifications are commonOften requires similar technical certifications or training in CNC programming and machine operation
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, manages teams, and collaborates with engineering and production departmentsFocuses on writing, testing, and optimizing CNC programs for specific machines and parts
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectorsPrimarily found in manufacturing and machine shop environments

The main difference is that the Cnc Programming Manager oversees the programming team and strategic planning, while the Cnc Programmer focuses on creating and testing CNC programs for specific tasks. Both roles require technical skills, but the manager has additional responsibilities in leadership and project coordination.

What are some common challenges a CNC Programming Manager faces when overseeing a team of programmers?

A CNC Programming Manager often navigates challenges such as ensuring consistency and accuracy in programming across different team members, managing tight production deadlines, and keeping up with rapidly evolving CNC technologies. Balancing the workload among programmers and facilitating effective communication with machinists, engineers, and production staff are also key aspects of the role. Additionally, the manager is responsible for ongoing training and development to maintain high standards and optimize machine utilization, all while troubleshooting programming or machining issues that arise during production.

What is a CNC Programming Manager?

A CNC Programming Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the programming and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines in a manufacturing setting. They lead a team of CNC programmers and machinists, ensuring that all machine programs are optimized for efficiency, safety, and quality. Their duties often include managing workflow, troubleshooting technical issues, developing process improvements, and coordinating with other departments. A strong technical background in CNC machining, leadership skills, and experience with CAD/CAM software are typically required for this role.
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CNC Programmer II

CNC Programmer II

PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$26.25 - $35.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Description:

Job/Position Summary


Generally, the CNC Machinist V-Programmer II creates, updates, adjusts, and verifies complex programs; operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations on work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring the highest level of skill in accordance with required specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards. Creates programming instructions, operational data, and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations, and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread, profiling, and contouring. Ensures proper dimensions and tolerance levels of product by monitoring malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining and adjusting programs as necessary to achieve desired results.


At this level, Machinists are expected to program and operate the Company’s most complex machines and as necessary or required, operate more than one machine simultaneously or program and operate a machine or machines simultaneously. These Machinists serve as the highest-level technical resources for other machinists and may be assigned certain “lead” responsibilities, and as such, must possess the utmost integrity and demonstrated maturity, together with strong, dependable, and effective soft, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Must have both a continuing commitment to, and proven/demonstrated development and improvement of all such skills, together with a commitment and willingness to understand and embrace new techniques as they emerge and upgrade and develop skills to meet changes in the industry and/or the Company’s business. Maintaining and driving a positive Company image and brand, whether inside or outside the work environment is expected at this level.

Machinist Position Specific Essential Functions:



· Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and verifies programming, and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an extremely high degree of skill, focus, intuitiveness, and machining intellect.

· May be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.

· Completes customer product requirements as associated with work orders.

· Determines appropriate tooling/gages for part production/inspection.

· Checks parts for conformance to specifications; performs in-process inspections as required to ensure 100% quality product.

· Identifies discrepancies in estimated set up and run times and resolves with Manager.

· Responsible for document and data control of programs, tool lists, and other related data with respect to job packets/travelers.

· Responsible for cleaning and performing general maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required.

· Initiate nonconforming product procedures when necessary.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Other General Essential Functions apply.

Programmer Position Specific Essential Functions:

· Creates complex programs for the Company’s most complex machines (detailed numerical control programs for use on CNC machinery); designs processing and manufacturing sequences; revises and/or updates programs to meet engineering or product changes.

· May program and operate machine(s) simultaneously.

· Maintains organized files with appropriate part information.

· Works with production and engineering personnel to develop efficient work holding methods.

· Edits and/or updates programs on the production floor using machine specific programming methods to meet engineering, product, and/or efficiency changes).

· Prepares/processes drawings to aid in manufacturing of product.

· Controls programs/process drawings (revision levels, etc.).

· Maintains open communication with production personnel to ensure accurate programming information is provided.

· Programs and operates full simultaneous 5-Axis machining.

· Develops or assists in developing setups and workflow that will allow significant shift up time on assigned machines.

· Ensured machines are operating continuously and productively.

· Serves as the highest-level technical resources for other machinists and may be assigned certain “lead” responsibilities.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Other General Essential Functions apply.

Requirements:


Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Job/Position Summary


· Generally, the CNC Machinist V-Programmer II creates, updates, adjusts, and verifies complex programs; operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations on work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring the highest level of skill in accordance with required specifications while maintaining quality and safety standards. Creates programming instructions, operational data, and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations, and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread, profiling, and contouring. Ensures proper dimensions and tolerance levels of product by monitoring malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining and adjusting programs as necessary to achieve desired results. At this level, Machinists are expected to program and operate the Company’s most complex machines and as necessary or required, operate more than one machine simultaneously or program and operate a machine or machines simultaneously. These Machinists serve as the highest-level technical resources for other machinists and may be assigned certain “lead” responsibilities, and as such, must possess the utmost integrity and demonstrated maturity, together with strong, dependable, and effective soft, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Must have both a continuing commitment to, and proven/demonstrated development and improvement of all such skills, together with a commitment and willingness to understand and embrace new techniques as they emerge and upgrade and develop skills to meet changes in the industry and/or the Company’s business. Maintaining and driving a positive Company image and brand, whether inside or outside the work environment is expected at this level. Machinist Position Specific Essential Functions:


· Performs advanced setup operations, adjusts and verifies programming, and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an extremely high degree of skill, focus, intuitiveness, and machining intellect.

· May be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.

· Completes customer product requirements as associated with work orders.

· Programmer Position Specific Essential Functions:

· Creates complex programs for the Company’s most complex machines (detailed numerical control programs for use on CNC machinery); designs processing and manufacturing sequences; revises and/or updates programs to meet engineering or product changes.

· May program and operate machine(s) simultaneously.

· Maintains organized files with appropriate part information.

· Works with production and engineering personnel to develop efficient work holding methods.

· Edits and/or updates programs on the production floor using machine specific programming methods to meet engineering, product, and/or efficiency changes).

· Prepares/processes drawings to aid in manufacturing of product.

· Controls programs/process drawings (revision levels, etc.).

· Maintains open communication with production personnel to ensure accurate programming information is provided.

· Programs and operates full simultaneous 5-Axis machining.

· Develops or assists in developing setups and workflow that will allow significant shift up time on assigned machines.

· Ensured machines are operating continuously and productively.

· Serves as the highest-level technical resources for other machinists and may be assigned certain “lead” responsibilities.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Other General Essential Functions apply.

· Determines appropriate tooling/gages for part production/inspection.

· Checks parts for conformance to specifications; performs in-process inspections as required to ensure 100% quality product.

· Identifies discrepancies in estimated set up and run times and resolves with Manager.

· Responsible for document and data control of programs, tool lists, and other related data with respect to job packets/travelers.

· Responsible for cleaning and performing general maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required.

· Initiate nonconforming product procedures when necessary.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Other General Essential Functions apply.


REQUIREMENTS:


· Requires eight to ten (5-10) years of combined formal training and aerospace CNC machining and programming experience, together with the ability to successfully and consistently program and/or produce Level 5.0 parts.

· Level 5.0 Parts: Most complex machining and highest level of programming; complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring an extremely high degree of skill, focus, intuitiveness, and machining intellect. Representative Ops: Program and operate full simultaneous 5-Axis machining.

· Requires broad knowledge of machining techniques and in-depth knowledge of computer numerically controlled machine tool operating procedures.

· Ability to perform setups which involve significant familiarity with and understanding program formats involving combinations of operations such as profile and contour milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor.

· Ability to work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring the highest skill.

· Ability to follow written instructions with expert level of blueprint reading and interpretation skills.

· Advanced use of Mastercam (latest version).

· Advanced CAM training and skills.

· Advanced computer skills.

· Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of appropriate inspection techniques and GD&T.

· Ability to perform part inspection using inspection equipment.

· In-depth knowledge of working properties of all materials.

· Full, thorough understanding of Quality Systems.

· Other “soft” and interpersonal skills and abilities apply.


Education & Employment Eligibility/Verification


· High school graduate: trigonometry competency required.

· MUST be U.S. persons within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (“Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All positions require use of information which is subject to Export Control Regulations. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

· Precision Machined Products is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Environment

· Climate controlled, clean working environment with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.

Position Schedule & Particulars

· Full-Time / 1st Shift

· Monday through Friday | 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

· 40 hours per week required minimum. Overtime available.

Standard Pay Range

· Standard pay range $29.50-$40.00 plus, DOE. Compensation at hire is based on job knowledge and experience and may be higher than standard pay range if competencies exceed position requirements.

· Future compensation increases are based on job knowledge, performance, competence, and skill, including soft skills.

Benefits Overview | Eligibility Requirements Apply

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage ($25,000.00) for the Employee.

· Medical includes an Employee optional HSA account with Employer match and AMAZE Employee empowerment tool with telemedicine services.

· Employee paid coverage is available for dependents. Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following sixty (60) days of continuous employment.

· Other available Employee paid insurances: short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, cancer, and life.

· Wellness Program.

· Participation in the Company 401(k) Plan. Plan includes an Employer match (25% of the Employee contribution up to 3% of annual compensation). Eligibility begins immediately at ninety (90) days of continuous employment.

· Employee Tool Purchase Program

· Eight (8) paid holidays per year

· 48 PTO hours (first year); 96 hours (second year)

· Flextime policy (up to 24 hours per quarter) following 60 days of continuous employment.