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Plymouth- CNC Programmer/TechnicianPlacon Corporation • Minneapolis, MN, US
Plymouth- CNC Programmer / Technician

Plymouth- CNC Programmer / Technician

Placon Corporation • Minneapolis, MN, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The CNC Programmer is responsible for developing programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts

by CNC machine tools.

Essential Accountabilities

1. Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine work

pieces into the desired shapes.

2. Revise programs and / or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been

solved.

3. Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data in order to calculate dimensions, tool

selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.

4. Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear

dimensions, radii, and curvatures.

5. Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will

function properly and produce items that meet specifications.

6. Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.

7. Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller in order to guide setup and encode

numerical control tapes.

8. Follow all Placon safety rules and regulations.

9. Design, plan, and implement work holding fixtures

10. Check current program revisions with customer requirements

11. Ability to machine to standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required with 5 years of CNC programming experience, using Mastercam in a

manufacturing environment preferred.

  • Understanding of GD&T.
  • Basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and their applications.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the

    • effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  • Understanding of aerospace industry standards in machining.
  • Ability to create solid models of aerospace parts from 2D prints.
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Read, write and verbally communicate in the English Language

    • Position Requirements

    Work Environment Conditions :

    Inside : Tool vault and tooling center

    Equipment / Tools Used :

    Hoists, forklifts, Hand tools, Mills, Drills and Surface Grinders

    Physical Requirements :

    Light work (lift 10 lbs) : occasionally – components & tools

    Placon – Job Description

    T : HRDATAJob DescriptionsOperationsPlymouthToolingCNC Programmer.docx Page 2 of 2

    Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.) : occasionally – components & tools

    Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.) : occasionally – components & tools

    Other Physical Requirements : Work on your feet for 12 hours a day

    Mental Requirements

    Reading, Writing, Calculating, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning / Analysis, Works with Minimal Supervision, Shop math

    Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training) :

    Local : 1-2 times / year

    Regional : As required

    National : As required

    International : As required

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