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We are currently seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our growing team.

VDG (Van der Graaf) is a well-established industry leader in manufacturing drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• CNC Programming & Operation
  • Generate G-Code programs through different post for different CNC. Complete setup sheet.
  • Adjust and modify the program to ensure the machine can run the program completely.
  • Ensure the first part manufactured meets the specification requirement, tool life meets designed requirement.
  • Improve existing program’s efficiency by re-editing or re-modifying G-Code.
  • Prepare the program to ensure it can be run by different CNC when work order needs to be transferred from one machine to another without delay.
  • Train CNC operators when the program is run the first time.
  • Be involved with fixture designing and application, as well as program setup.

• Job Analysis & Planning
  • Study the drawings of the components to be manufactured.
  • Consult with engineering group when difficulties are encountered when machining designed components.
  • Implement various machining operations and machining sequence required to manufacture the finished job.
  • Choose the right cutting tools and tool path by analyzing the job orders and maximize the benefit of the selected tools.
  • Consider the dimensions of the finished job and size of the raw material in order to calculate the time required to manufacture the finished part.

• Organization & Optimization
  • Save and organize all existing programs.
  • Do daily backup.
  • Work with machine shop lead-hand to improve the manufacture capacity, response speed, reduce scrap rate, and improve machine system efficiency.
  • Take ownership of all machine shop metal cutting procedure management and documentation organization.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Any other work or task, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Technical Knowledge & Experience
  • Requires a strong background in CNC Programming and troubleshooting for 3-5 axis CNC Machining Centers.
  • Has a solid understanding of CADCAM, Mastercam and GD&T.
  • Experience with Mazatrol and Fanuc controls for Milling and Lathe machines.
  • 3–5 years CNC programming hands-on experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years machining experience (set up and operate CNC lathes and mills, level 1 & 2).
  • Experience working with stainless, mild steel, cast iron, and nylon.
  • Experience with boring mill and vertical lathe
  • Experience working with MasterCAM 2024 (mill and lathe).
  • Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • Experience with marco programming on mill and lathe.
  • Experience designing fixtures for specific requirements.
  • Familiar with NC tooling system and metal cutting tools application.
  • Advanced knowledge with thin wall tube machining.
  • Good knowledge of using G-Codes on Mazak, Cincinnati, and Sachman will be a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Comprehension and knowledge of mathematics.
• Familiar with setup sheet for systematic CNC machining job.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time limitations.
• Able to use all measuring tools (bore gage, height gage, vernier, and micrometer).

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