Senior CNC Programmer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, verify and optimize CNC programs using the latest version of Mastercam.
• Program complex turning centres, horizontal boring mills, vertical boring mills and multi-axis machining centres.
• Develop machining strategies that maximize productivity, quality, tool life and machine utilization.
• Prepare complete setup documentation including tooling sheets, setup sheets, fixture requirements and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive tool lists and tooling assemblies for production.
• Select cutting tools, inserts, workholding and fixturing appropriate for each application.
• Review customer models, drawings and GD&T requirements prior to programming.
• Support prove-outs, troubleshoot machining issues and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with machinists, inspectors and manufacturing engineers throughout production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction and process standardization.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining environment.

• Expert-level Mastercam programming experience.

• Extensive experience programming CNC turning centres and horizontal/vertical boring mills.

• Demonstrated experience programming complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining operations.

• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters, work holding and machining process development.

• Extensive experience creating and managing tool lists, setup documentation and tooling assemblies.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models and GD&T.

• Experience machining large fabricated weldments, forgings and castings.

• Experience machining carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and cast iron.

• Experience machining nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Monel, etc.) is considered a significant asset.

• General Machinist Certificate or equivalent trade certification is considered an asset.

• Experience with Concepts NREC software is considered an asset.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machinists and junior programmers.

• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality and operations.

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

• Manage multiple projects while meeting production schedules