CNC Programmer

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Under the direction of the Machine Shop Manager, the Machinist/CNC Programmer produces machined parts by loading, unloading, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine or manual machines. As the Machinist/CNC Programmer, you will develop CNC programs and technical documentation for production purposes. Operator/Programmer will be expected to maintain quality and safety standard, keep accurate records, and maintain equipment and supplies.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Training and Development:

• Training new machinist operators.
• Create instructions and setup sheets for operators.
• Write programs and modify existing ones for increased efficiency.
• Participate in educational opportunities; read technical publications.

Technical and Programming:

• Review 3D CAD Models and blueprints.
• Make calculations for programming, tooling, and material required.
• Analyze job orders and perform necessary calculations.
• Analyze and select feeds and speeds for programs.
• Make improvements to complex setups and for inefficient programs.
• Simplify tooling selection for operators and increase productivity for the team.
• Prepare geometric layout of designs and toolpaths using proper software.
• Determine the sequence of operations in a program.
• Choose cutting tools that will be needed.

Quality Assurance:

• Check completed programs by running simulations or tests.
• Evaluate all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money for the company.
• Monitor all programs to make sure they follow blueprint specifications and safely and successfully complete the task.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to defined quality standards.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes as trained.

Technical Operations:

• Produce parts as directed by schedule or Lead person.
• Load parts by lifting stock into position.
• Safely operate mills and lathes by following instructions, including zero and reference points, including basic math.
• Safely operate other machine tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and stock pushers and indicating vises as trained and monitored by Lead person.
• Maintain equipment by completing daily and weekly preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
• Follow instructions as delivered by Lead person, work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, and locations of surfaces.

Safety and Compliance:

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Safely operate mills and lathes by following instructions, including zero and reference points, including basic math.
• Safely operate other machine tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and stock pushers and indicating vises as trained and monitored by Lead person.

Documentation and Communication:

• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating. Actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Communicate with operators who will be running the programs.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years Machine Shop Experience
• Basic math, reading and writing skills
• Mechanical ASSY understanding
• Ability to create programs in G and M codes
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions
• Understanding of conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling, inventory control, judgment and attention to detail

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to create programs using MasterCam
• Previous work experience on manual mills and lathes
• Prefer Journeyman Machinist experience
• Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goal
• Requires Safe Work Habits
• Maintain good attendance

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
• Remain standing on feet for long periods of time
• Frequent carrying, grasping, reaching, pulling, pulling, stooping for parts and supplies

Education & Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Working Environment, Schedule and Travel

• Normal work hours 1st Shift - 5:00AM to 3:30PM (4 - 10 hour days – Days may vary Mon – Fri)
• 2nd Shift – 3:00PM to 1:30AM
• Must be flexible to work overtime as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.61 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• CNC Machining: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35