Lathe Programmer

Actalent - Grandview, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Grandview, MO

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The CNC Programmer role at Actalent involves developing CNC lathe programs using MasterCam for various machines, including three, four, and five-axis configurations. The position requires leadership skills to guide other operators and ensure high-quality standards throughout the machining process, from initial setup to final inspection.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC lathe programs using MasterCam for three, four, and five-axis machines.
• Lead and guide other operators in the area.
• Efficiently set up and run CNC lathes, ensuring high-quality parts from initial to final inspection.
• Use and read precision measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers.
• Determine the sequence of machine operations and select proper cutting tools.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure proper function and specification compliance.
• Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Mastercam programming.
• Ability to read blueprints and program from scratch.
• Experience with CNC lathe operations.
• Ability to revise existing programs and perform machining tasks.
• Experience programming with Miyano lathes and Fanuc Control.
• 5+ years of experience programming, setting up, and operating live-tooling lathes using Mastercam.
• Leadership experience, ideally in guiding or leading a team.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.