CNC Programmer
Location: Gratiot Machining Facility
Description:
Day shift - Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
PTO upon hire, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are offered immediately upon employment, 401(k) after 6 months.
Overview:
As a CNC Programmer for Keel Midwest, you will be responsible for using knowledge of machine operations to develop code to control any CNC Machine within the organization to meet all production delivery and quality requirements. On-the-job and external training will be required and provided as needed.
Job Functions:
- Incumbents prepare process plans, including positioning of carriage and/or tool, rate of feed, speed of rotation, tool changes
- May determine the suitability of a part for automation and may determine the appropriate machine assignments on the basis of efficiency and quality requirements
- Create programs and verify in Vericut software, create tool lists, setup sheets and some 3D modeling and fixture design in Solidworks
- Utilize and develop new tools and cutting methods
Physical Demands: Sitting and computer use for extended periods of time. Repetitive motions may be part of the job, no heavy lifting more than 50 lbs without mechanical assistance.
Work Environment: Typical office environment with focus on computer use. Will occasionally have shop floor exposure, including to moving machinery, debris, dust, welding flash, and other manufacturing hazards. PPE will be required in those instances.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associates degree in Machine Tool discipline preferred
- Ten (10) years of experience in related position in the machine tool industry
- Job Shop or Prototype experience
- Ability to supervise and schedule a cell of CNC machines
- Working knowledge of CAM software.
- Familiarity with all kinds of tooling
- Capability of 3, 4 & 5 axis programming
- Experience with large complex work and have good file management skills
- Mastercam experience and fluency with wide range of controls: Heidenhain, Mazatrol, Fanuc, etc is preferred
- This opportunity could potentially work into a management role within the CNC Programming Department
- Knowledge of GD&T
EEO STATEMENT
KEEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes equity and respect for all. The job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
