CNC Programmer

Job Details: Job Location: KC Plant - Kansas City, MO, Position Type: Exempt, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Duties and Responsibilities

The CNC Programmer is primarily responsible for developing software programs that enable accurate CNC punching and forming for sheet metal fabrication.  The CNC Programmer provides technical support to the fabrication shop and engineering personnel and plans and documents machine strategies.   Other responsibilities include:

Develops and maintains part programs to accurately produce flat sheet metal components according to engineered specifications in conjunction with specifying blanks and minimizing scrap
Generates mECR’s to improve designs for quality and manufacturability
Utilizes part program storage protocol and create written instructions for machine operators running the programs
Develops tooling concepts appropriate for the configurations being programmed as well as drives continuous improvement in tool life and CT reductions through tooling advances
Generates proforma standard work and process information including CT, blank sizes, raw material used, part quantity for routings and BOM for new product and process improvements
Provides programming for prototyping and sample builds for new product development and product improvement
Evaluates fabrication processes to identify waste and drive continuous improvement. Specific areas of focus are single-piece flow, scrap reduction (material utilization and first piece inspection), poka-yoke, SMED and cycle time reductions.
Coordinates with Production Control, Quality Assurance and customer representatives to ensure compliance with schedule and quality requirements.
Facilitates efforts to develop specifications and justification for the acquisition of CNC machines

Lean Enterprise:

Establishes and utilizes frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen
Adheres to and promotes the HR Pledge
Cooperates and commits in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
Resolves difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process
Actively embraces our core principles

Competencies

Analytical - Interprets complex or diverse design information
Problem solving - Troubleshoots and resolves machining and programming issues on the shop floor at the root cause level, aiding in applying effective countermeasures
Leadership - Develops and maintains good working relationships with machine operators, set up operators and team leaders.  Ability to provide direction for machine operators or others in the department.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Computer skills - Can create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word and Excel and in AutoCAD; utilize Striker Systems, Solid Works and IFS

Travel Required:  Less than 10%

Hours:   Regular 40-hour workweek.  Overtime minimal as needed.

Working Conditions:  Office and/or manufacturing plant setting.  Required to sit, stand and frequently move about the facility.  Required to use safety glasses and other PPE in specific areas.  Combination of office and plant environment.  May occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs. 

 
Qualifications: Position Qualifications

Education:  Must have a high school diploma or GED.  A degree in manufacturing technology or similar preferred

Experience/Skills/Abilities:  Must have experience with forming tools for turret presses, press brakes, M- and G-codes for electronic and hydraulic drive equipment.  Good understanding of CNC turret presses and press brakes. 

Must be familiar with sheet metal design and fabrication, including flat pattern layout and programming.  Experience with Striker Systems or similar software preferred.
Ability to analyze drawings, sketches and design data to determine dimension and configuration of punch and form patterns as well as provide feedback to SR Programmer to enhance manufacturability
Ability to apply knowledge of equipment, application techniques and design limitations to processes and generate standard work documents for the process
Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and continuous process improvement