CNC Programmer / Setter

Ancaster, ON

CNC Programmer/Setter 

We are looking for a CNC Programmer/Setter to join our team in Ancaster, ON.

We have been providing customers from all industries with custom machining services since 1995. Our 7,200 square-foot facility is equipped with the latest in machine-shop technology and high-end quality control equipment. Our customers benefit from our commitment to on-time delivery, ISO 9001 quality standard certification and Controlled Goods Program Registration.

Job Type: 

Full-time.  Must be available for shift work within a 24/7 operation as business needs change. Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour plus shift premiums.

Responsibilities

Design & Process Improvement

• Design programs and fixtures for improved machining, understanding speeds/feeds of tools and their effect on manufacturing cycle time
• Cost reduction studies and providing recommendations
• Work with supervisors, other shop personnel and external stakeholders to resolve machining and quality issues
• Actively search for process improvement opportunities, while keeping production standards and safety as top priorities.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporating developing technologies to improve manufacturing processes

CNC Machine Set-up, Programming, & Operation

• Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings etc.
• Perform setups on new jobs 
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines 
• Prepare, operate, & supervise CNC machines to perform tasks with accuracy and quality (maintaining cycle times, minimizing scrap)
• Responsible for deburring, filing, grinding, and packaging parts after machining, as required
• Inspect and measure finished parts and compare them with blueprints to determine if the process has been completed properly
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
• Verify tools are properly calibrated before use
• Perform tool changes and offsets with an eye to minimizing scrap parts and maximizing tool use/life.
• Verify dimensions of parts for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Independently perform programming changes/adjustments to blueprint specifications
• Provide training and support as it relates to job functions to Junior & Intermediate team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years proven experience as CNC Programmer/Setter for lathes with live tooling,  including machine setup and operation.
• Skill in operating CNC lathe machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• Knowledgeable in machine code
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
• Heavy lifting as required following safety procedures
• Good communication abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate or diploma in engineering, machining, or relevant discipline is am asset
  

Own Equipment

• Steel toed boots
• Safety Glasses

Employer-Paid Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life & disability insurance