5-Axis CNC Router Programmer

Summary

Support new and revised product manufacturing processes with the development of 5 axis and 3 axis CNC router trim path programing. Secondary support of product manufacturing process with document control and manufacturing plan development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Primary responsibilities
2. Program new and revised parts that are asked via e-mail, verbally, or from Project Board
3. Interrogate drawing and advise any compliance concerns
4. Use computer model info given to by engineering verbally or via e-mail.
5. Ensure all computer files (CNC programs and support files) are backed up
6. Verify that the model you are working matches Rev Level with drawing
7. Verify CNC alignment before starting debugging
8. Verify programmed parts meet drawing specification unless discussed
9. Address any quality, capability or measurability issues with QA/engineering
10. Minimize cycle time and still achieve expected part quality
11. Help maintain control of FA parts that are formed waiting for programming.
12. Manage formed parts after project is tasked to you.
13. Rev Control all programs with line in header stating “part” rev and date programmed.
14. Use program header to stop work on any programs that are pending revision
15. Always make sure that the header information gets updated with current rev level
16. Maintain “CNC Master Files”
17. Add new programs from floor and new parts that you create
18. Replace modified programs
19. Eliminate any duplicate files
20. Reprogram existing parts that need improvement
21. Maintain Multifab’s trust in routers
22. Alignment checks for operators
23. Reduce amount of down time associated with set ups
24. Keep amount of debugging time for new projects to a minimum
25. Preparation before going to router (i.e., part indexing test, plumbing, bits etc.)
26. Align fixture with Surfcam model prior to getting on router.
27. Assist production operators as needed to maintain an efficient work flow
28. Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer’s experience
29. Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, and others with whom we may work.
30. Contributes to a successful workgroup and fosters a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
31. Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

1. Maintain understanding of workload and progress by using the Engineering Project Board.
2. Come to engineering update meeting prepared to discuss priorities and workload
3. Help create and maintain bit inventory for production operators to work from
4. Study repeatability of our routers.
5. Document Control
6. Planning
7. Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, the management, and others with whom we may work.
8. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.