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Nichols Portland, Inc.

CNC Programmer

Portland, ME · On-site

$35 - $60/hr

Description CNC Programmer Trainee Key Responsibilities: * CNC Programming: * * Create and maintain CNC programs for EDM, Milling, and Jig Grinding. * Develop CNC programs for 3-axis surface milling ...

Grayhill Inc.

Assembler Trainee, Iola

Iola, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Learn to position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device. * Learn to crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or ...

Grayhill, Inc

Assembler Trainee, Iola

Iola, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Learn to position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device. * Learn to crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or ...

Grayhill Inc.

Assembler Trainee, Iola

Iola, WI · On-site

$15/hr

Learn to position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device. * Learn to crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or ...

Grayhill Inc.

Assembler Trainee, Iola

Iola, WI · On-site

$15/hr

Learn to position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.Learn to crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or ...

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CNC Programmer

Portland, ME • On-site

Nichols Portland, Inc.
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$35 - $60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Description
Job Description:
CNC Programmer Trainee
Key Responsibilities:
  • CNC Programming:
    • Create and maintain CNC programs for EDM, Milling, and Jig Grinding.
    • Develop CNC programs for 3-axis surface milling of hardened tool steels.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
    • Create and maintain Tooling Inspection Reports.
    • Develop prototype routings and control plans.
  • 3D Printing:
    • Program, operate, and maintain 3D printers.
  • Collaboration and Design:
    • Create product drawings in collaboration with the engineering team.
    • Administer drawing files within a Product Data Management (PDM) environment.
  • Precision Machining [Secondary Reponsibility]
    • Operate Tool Room equipment to support Operations with Tools, Gages and Fixtures.

Qualifications:
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of five years of machining experience, including machine setup, troubleshooting, making offsets for tool wear, and part inspection.
    • Ability to read technical drawings and working knowledge of GDT
    • Experience with CNC programming and CAD software is a plus.
    • Working knowledge of G and M codes.
    • Proficiency with Excel.

Job Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with rapid changes in priority.
  • Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

Requirements
Job Description:
CNC Programmer Trainee
Key Responsibilities:
  • CNC Programming:
    • Create and maintain CNC programs for EDM, Milling, and Jig Grinding.
    • Develop CNC programs for 3-axis surface milling of hardened tool steels.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
    • Create and maintain Tooling Inspection Reports.
    • Develop prototype routings and control plans.
  • 3D Printing:
    • Program, operate, and maintain 3D printers.
  • Collaboration and Design:
    • Create product drawings in collaboration with the engineering team.
    • Administer drawing files within a Product Data Management (PDM) environment.
  • Precision Machining [Secondary Reponsibility]
    • Operate Tool Room equipment to support Operations with Tools, Gages and Fixtures.

Qualifications:
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of five years of machining experience, including machine setup, troubleshooting, making offsets for tool wear, and part inspection.
    • Ability to read technical drawings and working knowledge of GDT
    • Experience with CNC programming and CAD software is a plus.
    • Working knowledge of G and M codes.
    • Proficiency with Excel.

Job Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with rapid changes in priority.
  • Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.

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