NC Programmer II

Position Accountabilities:

The following is a list of duties, tasks, work activities, and/or functions the NC Programmer will/may be required to perform:

The NC Programmer will work with the IPT, including the Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers, to plan the manufacturing process.

The NC Programmer is responsible for defining the machining process, determining multiple position processes resulting in an efficient process that produces quality parts.

The NC Programmer is responsible for selecting machine tools and cutting tools to result in the best performance of the machining process.

The NC Programmer will, as needed, design fixtures and create reference geometry for the machining process.

The NC Programmer is responsible for providing detailed machining instructions for the operations team including set-up, cutting tool definition, and in-process inspection.

The NC Programmer is responsible for managing and maintaining NC programs and cutting tool assemblies and lists.

The NC programmer will verify NC programs using simulation software (i.e. Vericut and ThirdWave Production Module).

The NC Programmer will be responsible to support First Article machining and iterative updates based on shop feedback.

The NC Programmer will be responsible to work in an IPT environment including customers, internal team members and suppliers. An NC Programmer must be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to achieve the program goals.

Position Qualifications:

The following is a list of skills, abilities, training, education, experience, values, interest and /or talent the NC Programmer will be expected to possess and demonstrate:

Minimum 5 years of experience developing multi-axis NC programs for hard or soft metal.

Proficiency in the use of CATIA software is required for the performance of the NC Program functions.

Comprehensive understanding of cutting tool application, including proper definition of speeds, feeds, depth of cuts, and chip load is required.