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The CNC Programmer and Operator is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate non-metallic part. The CNC Programmer and Operator uses Mastercam and/or Mastercam for SolidWorks. This position does require overtime.

About RMB: RMB Products is a leader in advanced thermoplastic manufacturing, including rotational molding, additive manufacturing, and custom fabrication. We support aerospace, chemical processing, and industrial customers with high-performance polymer solutions. RMB fosters a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and pride in delivering complex, high-value products.

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:

This position includes the following essential functions, but is not limited to them:

• Create and edit CNC programs in G-code or with CAM system
• Program complex mold, dies, and trim tooling using CAD data from engineering
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, e.g.: speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media
• Effectively presents before groups of customers and/or employees representing RMB
• Decipher mathematical concepts, such as: probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane
• Critically think through problem-solving and respond to a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists
• Machine Set-up and Operation (includes but not limited to):
  • Job preparation: gathering materials, tooling to run specific job, verify tooling is available, and pre-kit for upcoming jobs
  • Set-up: load material and establish part origin and tool length offsets
  • Selects, aligns, and secures holding-fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, e.g.: mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers o Sets up and operates machines for a trial-run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, to which, adjusts machine controls or control media as required
  • 1st article run of parts and follow-up adjustments as needed
  • Uses micrometers and calipers to measure: will mark and scribe dimensions for reference points on material or work piece for guides for subsequent machining
  • Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance
• Quality Control:
  • Collaborates with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly issues
  • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly
  • Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications

Requirements and Qualifications

• Due to U.S. State Department restrictions on access to space technology, candidates must be "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-130
• 4 - 8 years of related experience and/or training
• Working knowledge of MS Office software and other documentation programs
• Ability to read and interpret documents, diagrams, and procedure manuals
• Adequately write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Requires a flexible and cooperative attitude, which includes when asked to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed within this job description but within the scope of this position
• Communication skills both written and orally in the English language
• Requires excellent safety practices, which includes keeping a clean work area
• Multi-task with great attention to detail to tasks ensuring industry standards for a quality product and customer expectation
• Effectively process change through RMB feedback and reviews
• Requires personal responsibility and accountability meeting workmanship standards with little supervision to complete assignments
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and RMB
• Must understand and follow oral and written instructions of the Aerospace Value Stream Manager, Manager’s representative, or customer
• Requires a flexible and cooperative attitude, which includes when asked to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed within this job description but within the scope of this position
• Requires communication skills both written and orally in the English language
• Requires excellent safety practices, which includes keeping a clean work area
• Ability to multi-task with great attention to detail of industry standards for a quality product and customer expectation
• Effectively process change through RMB feedback and reviews
• Requires personal responsibility and accountability meeting workmanship standards with little supervision to complete assignments
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and RMB

Physical Requirements and Hazards

The employee will be required:

• Standing: working with machinery
• Sitting: computer work
• Lifting no more than 50 pounds alone and assisting in team lifts of more than 50 pounds
• Pass a Drug Test and agree to a Federal and Civil background check

Hazards:

RMB Products enforces all safety regulations. The employee is expected to follow all safety precautions. Being employed by RMB Products the employee may be exposed to burns, cuts, tripping.