Machinist Programmer

INLINE PLASTICS CORP•Milford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist Programmer will be responsible for programming, setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The machinist Programmer must possess an understanding of how thermoformed molds are made and thermoformed plastic parts are formed. Essential Job Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), state certified Machinist or Toolmaker or minimum of 5 years’ experience in a machine shop.
Experience and/or training on CNC machines for a minimum of 2 years.
At least 1 year of experience using Mastercam software for programming CNC.

Responsibilities

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Measures, marks, scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as a guide for subsequent machining.
Proficient in 2 axis thru 5 axis programming using Mastercam software, including the programming of complex mold cavity surfaces.
Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications/blueprints etc.
Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly (i.e. mold to knife).
Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining assembly problems.
Capable of modifying/altering design programming geometry in order to rectify fabrication or machinery problems.
Capable of generating simple machine programs for 2-3 axis machining centers using machine control interface.
Sets up and operates machine tool such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or work table.
Builds and repairs molds from prints or verbal instructions.
Computes dimensions, plans layout, determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances.
Uses hand tools for venting, polishing and sharpening hi-die knives.
Makes jigs, fixtures and gauges to hold and check work.
Knowledge of machining aluminum castings (molds).
Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
Recommend improved EH&S practices.
Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
Follows GMP’s in regard to food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements.