CNC Programmer (US Rod)

Basic Employee Responsibilities

Every Q2 Artificial Life Services employee is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Leading by example by following established Quality, Health and Safety policies & procedures.

• Showing respect and pride for facilities and equipment.

• Being responsible – on time for work, and take breaks during designated times.
• Carrying out other tasks from time to time as assigned by a supervisor or request for assistance as needed.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Work Location:In Person

• Set up CNC machines according to job specifications and blueprints.

• Install and align tooling, fixtures, and workpieces.

• Load programs into CNC machines and verify correct operation.

• Perform test runs and first-article inspections to ensure accuracy.

• Adjust machine settings to maintain tolerances and quality standards.

• Plan machining by studying job packets, routings and notes, blueprints, materials, specifications, reference planes and orientations, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

• Maintain specifications by observing machine cycles; taking measurements; troubleshooting, adjusting and reprogramming; monitoring and replacing tools; adhering to quality procedures.

• Able to read, program, troubleshoot CNC G-code programs for 4-axis lathe and 4-axis mills. 

Required Specific Responsibilities

• 1-2  Years' experience as a CNC Machinist an asset

• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to measure pieces to verify that the size meets the specifications.

• Understand the production environment and how to prioritize the necessary tasks.

• Ability to work independently.

• When required, be part of a team which includes machinists, fellow operators and management to co-ordinate efforts to ensure that machines are used efficiently, and work priorities are well managed.

• Ability to learn new specifications and procedures through on-the-job training and experience.

Physical Demands

• Periodic heavy lifting up to 50lbs

• Standing for long periods of time.

• Manual dexterity to set up tooling and run push-button controls

• Required to work in a shop environment where there may be loud noises from time to time and heat fluctuations

Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401K with company match, and PPE allowances.  

Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential job functions. 

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