What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Programmer 2nd Shift position at TAIT Towers?
TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing, and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.
Whether it’s creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT’s cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space. TAIT’s diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.
Responsibilities
- Program various CNC machines utilizing MASTERCAM software approved by Tait from solid models, drawings, and any other format provided by other departments such as design
- Maintain, optimize, and share settings as well as parameters resident to MASTERCAM software approved by Tait such as tooling libraries with assistance from higher level programmers
- Ability to perform machining calculations including, but not limited to speeds and feeds in a diverse range of tooling and raw materials
- Nest parts efficiently when and where applicable per production demands
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, as well as job travellers for direction
- Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with all level CNC Operators
- Develop manufacturing documentation and distribute to the operators as well as others in an organized fashion
- Able to allocate 80% or more hours “Directly” to contracted jobs each and every shift.
- Identify, select, locate, and build any and all required tooling for production
- Recognize any and all tool wear as well as breakage detection
- Problem solvers that must be able to find resolution quickly and easily
- Maintain visual perception of finished product and recognize unacceptable burrs, an out of tolerance finish, or any other machining defects.
- Complete assignments and production sequences based upon the CNC List(s) to meet production goals & schedules as well as input from the machine shop management team
- Conducts quality control by inspection of materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions proactively in conjunction with assigned CNC Operators
- Assists with basic machine tool maintenance practices when required
- Manage priorities as they change throughout a shift
- Assist in process / tooling development for manufacturing
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures as well as sanitation regulations
Qualifications
- High school or trade school graduate or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5 years of CNC programming experience in MASTERCAM software that are approved by TAIT
- Have a mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency in mathematics, and experience using AutoCAD, MASTERCAM & MS Office
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to read as well as write M&G code
- Prior CNC programming experience is a must in milling, turning, and routing environments is a plus
- Experience with MASTERCAM and Feature CAM is a plus
- Strong commitment to detail and error-free performance
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