Lead CNC Programmer

$80,000 - $106,600/Yr

GE Vernova - Greenville, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenville, SC

Utilities

About the position

The CNC Programmer role at GE Gas Power involves generating and maintaining CNC programs using NX-CAM or other software, contributing to factory volume ramp and standardization efforts. The position requires collaboration with manufacturing engineers and operators to ensure effective CNC programming and troubleshooting, while also leading process improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing NX-CAM or other software.
• Verify new CNC programs prior to release on the shop floor utilizing Vericut.
• Provide CNC related support to Manufacturing Engineers and operator training during new/rebuilt machine startup and process improvements.
• Provide daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor.
• Support and implement tooling & fixturing requirements associated with CNC machine tools.
• Generate and support workstation instructions for CNC related issues.
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide effective communication to appropriate team members when needed.
• Work effectively as an individual and in a team-based environment in a matrixed organization.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while embracing and driving positive change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or Machinist Apprentice with 3 years of experience in NX CAM Programming, or High School Degree with 6 years of experience in NX CAM Programming.
• 3+ years experience in NX CAM Programming.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience creating 5-axis CNC programs using a CAM system (preferably NX).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with high-level machine tool controls including sub-routine, Renishaw probing routine, and variable based programming.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills, with above average shop math skills in geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of post-processor development and debugging, preferably NX Post Configurator.
• Experience using Vericut or other CNC verification/machine simulation software.
• Strong familiarity with multiple machine controls including Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, and G&L.
• Demonstrated proficiency interpreting drawing requirements.
• Experience machining high temperature superalloys found in HDGT or Aerospace components.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment and counseling services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.