Forma-Fab Metals
CNC HAAS Programmer
A CNC machinist/programmer at a metal fabrication shop programs and runs HAAS mills and lathes: plans jobs from blueprints, sets up tooling and offsets, verifies first-run parts, troubleshoots malfunctions, performs preventive maintenance, and logs production data in an ERP. Core skills: CNC programming, CAD/CAM, geometry/trig.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mebane, NC
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4-5 years of CNC experience
- Conceptual skills
- Communication proficiency
- Mechanical and technical skills, including understanding CAD/CAM technology
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Time management
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed
- Able to stand at least 8 hours a day and frequently lift/push/pull 50+ pounds
Nice to have
- CNC experience: 2 years
- CNC programming experience: 2 years
- Supervising experience: 1 year
Full description
Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime as neededPosition Summary: The CNC machinist programs, loads, cycles, and detects malfunctions in order to effectively operate the Numerical Control Machines to fabricate parts.
Essential functions:
- · Plan the machining process by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances
- · Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine the amount available; verifying needed stock; following up on orders
- · Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; providing part programs
- · Set-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads
- · Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
- · Verify settings by measuring positions first-run part and sample work pieces; adhering to standards
- · Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
- · Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- · Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- · Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- · Document actions by completing production and quality logs
- · Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- · Input and maintain data in ERP computer system
Requirements:
- · High School Diploma or GED
- · 4-5 years of CNC experience
- · Conceptual Skills
- · Communication proficiency
- · Mechanical and Technical skills-machines controlled by computers will need operators who understand CAD/CAM technology