CNC Programmer Machinist

Pathway Group

Anaheim, CA

$28 to $42 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Expert CNC Programmer / Machinist must be proficient with programming 5-axis Milling and Multi-Turret/Multi-Spindle Turning Lathes using MasterCam software.
Write, develop, and edit CNC programs and develop, design and program related tooling fixtures required.
Support Operations with 1st-time runs, program tryout and approval, and New Product Introductions.
Promote continuous improvement (Lean) activities, and providing technical support to CNC operators and machinists.
This position is to support all CNC programs and work on day or weekend shifts if required. The candidate must be a self-starter, be able communicate well and have excellent interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of CNC programming and machine shop practices is essential for success in this position.
Provide direction and coaching to other CNC programmer to ensure all daily and weekly responsibilities and assignments are completed on time.
Ensure product quality by working closely with all functional groups to develop, support and maintain CNC programs, tooling, and related documentation for machinery used throughout the manufacturing facility.

· Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sales RFQ activities with cost-estimates related to machining activities.

· Positively effect On-Time Delivery, and Reduced Set-up and Cycle Times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Use Mastercam to develop CNC Programming using CAD data (i.e. solid models, .step, .igs, etc), 2-D drawings, and applicable customer and/or internal requirements.
Create / maintain CNC machining programs providing the appropriate level of floor support for program introduction, productivity optimization, and trouble shooting.
Define, design, order, review and implement all tooling associated with manufacture of parts on specified CNC machinery, working with Tool Design as required.
Create / maintain tooling libraries and databases including set up sheets, sketches, and associated documentation required to accurately account for the design configuration of CNC tooling
Provide appropriate level of floor support by interfacing with operators and other functional groups to review processing issues due to the machining process. Provide solutions that address root cause.
Continuously improve manufacturing processes to ensure superior product quality, reduced cycle times, lead times, and minimize overall manufacturing costs.
Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the creation of the most efficient manufacturing routings / outlines for the manufacture of parts utilizing CNC machinery.
Support and provide assistance, as required, for various special projects
Provide guidance and coaching to other CNC programmers on best practices and on efficient programming and machining techniques.
Ability to perform machine set-ups on FAI/NPI jobs, create and edit G&M code programs at the machine if necessary

Company Description

Pathway Group is a Recruitment and Staffing service dedicated to the Manufacturing Industry. We pride ourselves on being expert recruiters in the space staying true to our manufacturing recruitment vertical. The vast majority of our placements are contract to hire and direct hire placements. Our goal is to add value to the client and candidate. Placing the right candidate into their next career. We focus on positions like mechanical assemblers, electrical assemblers, CNC operators, CMM operators, composite technicians, quality technicians, engineers, managers, etc.

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