Description
The CNC Programmer is responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for machining operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality components.
- Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks) and CAM (Mastercam 2026) for CNC programming.
- Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing Mastercam 2026.
- Verify new CNC programs prior to release to the shop floor.
- Provide daily operator support on HAAS machines in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting on the production floor.
- Support and optimize automation systems, including Universal Robots (UR).
Manage and maintain tooling dispensing machines to support efficient production.
- Develop and maintain production fixtures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering departments to support NPI, resolve manufacturing challenges and enhance safety, quality and cost.
- Monitor and improve CNC cycle times and machine utilization.
Physical Requirements of the job include:
- Frequent standing and walking in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to use computers, machine interfaces, measuring equipment, and hand tools.
- Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other required protective equipment.
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment including noise, machine operation, metal chips, lubricants, and coolants.
Join Our Team: Where Work-Life Balance Meets Career Growth
We prioritize stability, work-life balance, and professional growth, which is why we've been successful for over 45 years. We offer a supportive culture that promotes these values.
Benefits you receive working here include:
- Generous Time Off: Annually 9 paid holidays/80 hours of Paid time off/40 hours paid sick leave (pro-rated).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
- Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Account-medical & dependent care, short term disability and long-term disability
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and employees are 100% vested at enrollment
- Financial Wellness: planning and preparation guidance from trusted advisors
- Identity protection: free employee or family plan with Norton LifeLock
- Life and AD&D Coverage: $50,000 Company paid life insurance, plus buy-up options for voluntary life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance for you, your spouse and your children
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to free behavioral health services (counseling), webinars and resources on legal, financial and wellness topics
- Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training and tuition assistance to help you advance your career and professional development
- Discounted membership: 10% off membership at YMCA of Frederick County
Requirements
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Proficiency with CAM software, preferably Mastercam.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Experience troubleshooting machining and programming issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work directly with operators and production personnel to improve manufacturing processes.
- Must be able to speak, read, write English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position.
Previous experience required is 3-5 years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing or machining environment. In addition, it would be beneficial if candidates also have the following:
- Experience programming HAAS CNC machine controls.
- Experience with vertical milling operations.
- Experience with Universal Robots (UR) and manufacturing automation.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with tooling management systems and tooling dispensers.