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Job Title: CNC Programmer 

Type of Role: Direct Hire

Shift / Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm or 5:30am – 4:00pm

Location: Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $64,480 – $85,280/Year 

SUMMARY

Responsible for developing CNC machine programs, fixtures, and tooling solutions for the plant floor. Work closely with Production Management personnel, and the other CNC Programmers to discuss production needs and projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

o Program multiple CNC machines to produce parts to specifications.

o Read and interpret blueprints and design models.

o Specify the machining process and choose cutting tools for the job.

o Specify, design, and/or build setups and fixturing for parts.

o Create documentation for the machine operators to use for the program.

o Prove out current and/or new programs at the machine.

o Inspect parts visually and mechanically for conformance to the print and process dimensions.

o Troubleshoot issues during the manufacturing process.

o Complete quality control tests on parts.

o Help train staff on machine operation procedures.

o Maintain documentation, and programming file revision levels, as well as back up files.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

The position interacts daily with production and engineering employees to discuss manufacturing operations and to solve issues.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required

Two-year Machining Technology degree preferred

Horizontal mill setup experience -Preferably FANUC Controls

Horizontal Lathe with live tooling experience

Read and understand blueprints / Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Understand G & M code, as well as proficiency with Macro-B Operations

Experience with CAD/CAM and Simulation software – Solid Edge, MasterCAM, NCSimul preferred

Working knowledge of speeds, feeds, and tooling

Able to operate forklift, overhead crane, and other lifting devices

Experience in Machine Shop Math

Good communication skills and attention to detail

Experience with MS Office programs

Strong skills working with PC file systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions, physical demands, and environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a shop environment that is not climate controlled. This is a full-time position. Shift hours are typically Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, or Monday-Thursday 5:30am-4:00PM. Overtime may be required depending on production demands. Programs are often proven out on Fridays when the machine is not manned for production.

The individual may encounter pressure in meeting customer needs, balancing competing deadlines and resource constraints, although guidance is available from leaders at the site. Situations must be handled in a manner that meets customer needs and does not negatively impact customer satisfaction. Customers are both internal and external.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand/walk for the duration of the shift. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees are required to use dual lift or lift devices for heavier loads.

Physical Demands Amount of Time

Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Using hands or fingers to handle/feel

objects X

Reaching with hands / arms X

Climbing or balancing X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X

Taking or hearing X

Lifting Requirements Amount of Time

Physical Demand None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Up to ten pounds X

Up to 25 pounds X

Up to 50 pounds X

Up to 100 pounds X

More than 100 pounds X

Vision Requirements

Yes No

Close X

Distance X

Color Vision X

Peripheral X

Depth & Perception X

Ability to Adjust Focus X

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work performed is in a shop environment without climate or noise controls. Exposure to heat, noise, dust, fumes will occur.

Work Environment Amount of Time

Environmental Condition None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X

Work near moving mechanical parts X

Work in high, precarious places X

Fumes or airborne particles X

Toxic or caustic chemicals X

Outdoor weather conditions X

Extreme cold (non-weather) X

Extreme heat (non-weather) X

Risk of electrical shock X

Work with explosives X

Risk of radiation X

Vibration X

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