Job Locations | US-CA-El Cajon | Job Category | Machine and Tooling |
Do you have a talent for turning ideas and concepts into real-life, quality parts? Do you thrive working in an innovative and productive environment? Do you have an eye for identifying optimal designs and materials for products? If you are a skilled programmer with a passion for creating high-grade, innovative parts and experience in a machine shop setting, we have the opportunity for you - apply online today!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Machinist Programmer writes toolpaths from a prepared set of instructions and CAD drawings. Sets up and operates computer numerical control (CNC), conventional, & special purpose machines for experimental and production purposes of guitar parts or tooling.
Department: Machine & Tooling |
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
Job Status: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Machinist Programmer II Salary Range: $34.20 - $41.03/hr |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
LEVELING REQUIREMENTS:
(Level advancement necessitates thorough competence demonstrated in all requirements and sustained over a reasonable timeframe.)
Level 1: Must be level 3 machinist. Understands our file management system and has a good grasp on programming software and programming best practices. Produces programs for tools and fixtures from CAD drawings and models. Produces setup sheets with complete instructions for machinists. Works with supervision from concept to completion. Works under moderate to high supervision.
Level 2: All requirements of level one in addition to: Creates part programs for use in producing guitar parts run in production. Has a good understanding of what's required by production personnel and creates part program setup sheets that are released to production. Interfaces with production personnel in releasing part programs and troubleshooting part related issues. Works under moderate supervision. Provides low complexity assistance and training to lower level employees.
Level 3: All requirements of level one and two in addition to: Proficient in all facets of our programming software. Expert in three-dimensional programming as well as multi-surface, E.G. neck carving programs, etc. Can make recommendations to production fixture alterations as well as design production fixturing. Works under limited or no supervision. Provides high complexity assistance and training to level 1 and 2 employees.
COMPETENCIES:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience: Associate's Degree (two-year college or technical school), a thorough understanding of G&M codes and five to seven years as a CNC Machinist with job shop or related experience is required. Manual machining, lathe and mill background, experience with Fadal VMC and Thermwood CNC Router machines is a plus.
Computer Skills: Experience working in MasterCam CNC programming software, Experience with CAD drafting / drawings is required. Experience working in Solidworks is a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software applications.