CNC Programmer
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: CNC Programmer
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Job Purpose: Responsible for programming operating and optimizing CNC machine programs and processes. Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts and drive quality improvements. Provide ongoing technical support to machinists during development launch and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Develop and write CNC programs using engineering drawings models and specifications.
Design and develop fixtures to support CNC setup and quick-change operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective information transfer that meets customer and organizational requirements.
Select appropriate tooling for each job considering speeds feeds cutter types and machining strategies.
Create and maintain setup sheets and required documentation to support consistent and repeatable processes.
Run first-article development parts to test CNC programs and validate that they produce conforming parts.
Continuously improve CNC programs machining processes and methods to enhance quality efficiency and throughput.
Train machinists on new parts processes and programs to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.
Work with engineering and manufacturing engineering to optimize programs and resolve process or quality issues.
Partner with tooling suppliers and technical consultants to identify and trial new tools methods and technologies.
Support workforce development by assisting in employee training and sharing technical knowledge.
Support the growth and capability of the CNC programming team by exploring new programming techniques tools and training opportunities.
Complete all job-related paperwork and production reporting including time attendance and inventory tracking.
Maintain a clean organized and safe work area in accordance with 6S and safety standards.
Comply with all safety policies regulations and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience OR 3 years with a technical diploma.
Proficiency with CAM software (e.g. Mastercam GibbsCAM Fusion 360 or similar).
Experience programming 3- 4- and/or 5-axis CNC machines.
Strong understanding of tooling selection tool wear characteristics and machining strategies for various metals.
Ability to lead CNC programming efforts through first-article production capability runs and handoff to production.
Ability to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for dimensional surface finish or machining issues.
Advanced blueprint reading skills including expert-level GD&T and familiarity with appropriate inspection methods and military specifications.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow.
Lean manufacturing and quality system experience preferred (ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485 and AS9100D preferred)
Additional Information :
GTC Machining LLC offers a drug-free workplace along with a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or national origin and in compliance with ADAAA
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Mainframe Development
- Cobol
- SQL
- .NET
- C/C++
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Relational Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- C#
- Visual Studio
- Visual Basic
- Db2
About Company
GTC Machining has grown from a very humble beginning to a major supplier of machining and engineering services throughout the Defense, Aerospace, Medical Devices, and Commercial market segments. Our mission is to engage customers and empower makers to deliver precision.
