CNC Programmer

Job description

Description Objective/Summary : Program CNC manufacturing machines based on specifications provided through Product Development Engineering and good manufacturing process. Update and troubleshoot programs as needed. Key Responsibilities and Duties: - Utilize appropriate programming software to generate CNC programs for various sheet metal and woods processing equipment - Plans numerical control program to control contour path machining of production parts on automatic computerized machine tools by analyzing drawings, sketches and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools and machine speeds and feed rates - Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths - Computes angular and linear dimensions, radii and curvatures, and outlines of sequence of operations required to machine part - Prepares geometric layout using computer-assisted drafting software to show location of reference points and direction of cutting paths - Writes instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide setup and operation of machine - Compares simulation with CAD data to assure accuracy of machine instructions - Support manufacturing with progr...