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Rathburn, a 2nd generation family-owned company is looking to maintain a highly-qualified engineering department to help meet a growing customer base.

This new member of the engineering team will work closely with an experienced team of sales, quality and production staff to contribute, grow and develop in a hands-on and improvement-driven team environment.

Company benefits include:

ANNUAL BONUS based on company and individual performance
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE (100% for 'A' or completed certificate)
401(K) MATCHING, REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAMS (see details below)

Overview

The CNC Programmer / Process Engineer is a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision machining, a hands-on approach, and a drive to grow with a collaborative team environment.

The primary function of this role is the creation and maintenance of Mastercam programs for turned and milled CNC parts across a variety of machines, including multi-axis machining centers and CNC lathes. The CNC Programmer / Process Engineer is responsible for selecting tooling, chucking devices, tool arrangements, and cutting speeds and feeds to produce high-quality components. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a dynamic environment, and works well alongside production, quality, and engineering teams.

This person works closely with an experienced engineering team and has opportunities for continued growth, including involvement in process improvement initiatives, fixture development, and the introduction of new machining technologies.

Working hours for this position are 6:30 am - 4:00 pm to support 3rd and 1st shift production teams, Monday thru Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam for turning and milling operations, including multi-axis machining centers and conventional CNC lathes and mills
Select appropriate tooling, work-holding devices, cutting speeds, and feeds for new and existing parts
Collaborate with Process Engineers to prove out new programs at the machine; troubleshoot and adjust as needed to produce quality parts
Collaborate with Process Engineers to process new parts from initial tool selection through programming, first article, and approval
Collaborate with Process Engineers to prepare setup sheets and support documentation for the shop floor
Collaborate with quality, production, and engineering departments to ensure processes meet print specifications and GD&T requirements
Maintain and revise existing programs to reflect engineering changes, tooling updates, or process improvements
Coordinate with tooling vendors and evaluate cutting tool performance and cost-effectiveness

Secondary Responsibilities / Growth Opportunities:

Support programming of Mitutoyo CMMs.
Support process improvement efforts to reduce cycle times and enhance part quality
Assist in the development and documentation of standard programming practices and templates in Mastercam
Participate in PPAP activities including layout preparation and customer approval processes
Contribute to design for fixtures, jigs, and work holding solutions
Support troubleshooting of CNC machine issues related to programming and cutting processes
Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of new machining technology and equipment

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

1. Work Style / Qualities:

Quality-focused with high attention to detail and commitment to first-time accuracy
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment with production, quality, and engineering personnel
Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment
Proactive, accountable, and hands-on with a continuous improvement mindset
Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with fellow employees and vendors
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

2. Required Education and Experience:

Minimum 2-year trade school, technical degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in CNC machining
3 to 5 years CNC programming experience using Mastercam, with a focus on turning and milling operations
Demonstrated proficiency in Mastercam for 2D and 3D toolpath creation, including turning, 3-4 axis milling, and mill-turn operations
Solid understanding of G-code; ability to edit and troubleshoot programs at the control
Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts
Working knowledge of cutting tools, speeds and feeds, work-holding, and machining best practices
Experience proving out programs at the machine and making adjustments

3. Preferred Experience

Experience programming multi-axis turning centers and/or mill-turn machines in Mastercam
Familiarity with 5-axis milling programming and Mastercam Post development is a plus
Experience with FMEA and PPAP documentation and first article inspection processes
Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and/or AS9100 quality standards
Cutting tool certification or equivalent vendor-supported training
Experience with fixture and work holding design for CNC applications
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for model review and fixture design
Familiarity with CMM programming with MCOSMOS
Experience with ERP systems (Plex experience a plus)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Company Description Company Description

Rathburn Precision Machining

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