CNC Mill Programmer Machinist

Position Summary:The CNC Mill Programmer at WessDel plays a crucial role in planning logical sequences of operations, developing CNC programs, and creating bulletproof documentation, tooling, and fixture designs. Responsibilities extend to utilizing shop equipment for on-time task delivery, meeting both external and internal customer expectations. The role requires maintaining a clean workspace, discerning quality in production materials, and ensuring the retrieval and maintenance of fixtures and tooling. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Interpreting complex engineering drawings to plan manufacturing operation sequences • Designing robust processes complying with company goals for efficiency and quality • Completing plans, programs, setups, and production runs within estimated time • Documenting processes to company standards • Create drawings, models , programs and work instructions to successfully create parts • Complying and supporting all company procedures • Machining complex parts in a variety of materials • Setting up and operating any CNC mill, demonstrating expert knowledge of the CNC control • Demonstrating thorough knowledge of fixture and work holding design, cutting tool selection, and work holding methods • General shop maintenance actives as assigned. • Efficiently editing G code at the machine control • Inspecting parts to customer print tolerances • Troubleshooting technical problems at the machine • Estimating job and task completion time accurately • Applying shop math skills, including speeds and feed formulas, complex trigonometry, and blueprint calculations • Demonstrating thorough knowledge and hands-on skills of CAD and CAM systems • Staying current with the latest industry advances • Mentoring less experienced personnel and sharing knowledge and techniques • Collecting accurate data for each job, recording time accurately, and ensuring accurate part counts • Maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring safe equipment operation and compliance with safety regulations • Adhering to all company policies and meeting teamwork expectations and behavior standards • Being solution-based in communications and actions, actively participating in continuous improvement activities, and aligning with company core values • Meeting attendance and punctuality standards Note:Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the direct supervisor or WessDel, Inc. management Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following. Communications- Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation- Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Dependability- Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions. Initiative- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Quality- Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in program setup and operation of CNC Mills and conventional machine tools in a high-precision environment • Four (4) years machinist apprenticeship preferred • Experience with CAD and CAM Language Ability: · Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees. Mathematical Ability: · Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: · Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills:MS Office Certificates and Licenses: Supervisory Responsibilities: This job requires no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment:The work 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Experience: • machinist apprenticeship preferred: 4 years (Preferred) • Set up and operation of CNC Mills: 10 years (Required) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person