JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
We are seeking an experienced CNC Programming Contractor to support complex manufacturing operations by developing, optimizing, and verifying CNC programs for machine controls including Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma, using CAD/CAM platforms such as Mastercam, Siemens NX, and Esprit 2000, along with verification software including Vericut. The ideal candidate will have strong experience programming and troubleshooting advanced macro-based routines, including Fanuc Macro B, Okuma Macros, Renishaw probing macros, and Siemens macros, with the ability to improve machining efficiency, accuracy, and process reliability. Candidates must have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and practical machining expertise with exotic materials and large-scale components weighing up to 50,000 lbs. This contractor will also be responsible for developing operator standard work, inspection and quality documentation, and establishing standard tooling consumption rates and minimum inventory requirements to support consistent, production-ready operations. Strong collaboration skills, process discipline, and the ability to work independently in a high-precision, heavy-manufacturing setting are essential.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Generate and maintain CNC programs utilizing Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit 2000, or other software. This could include multi-axis milling, turning, and/or grinding.
- Verify new CNC programs prior to release on the shop floor utilizing Vericut.
- Provide CNC-related support to Manufacturing Engineering and provide operator training during new/rebuilt machine startup and/or process improvements.
- Provide daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor.
- Support and implement tooling and fixturing requirements associated with CNC machine tools.
- Generate and support workstation instructions (methods) 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 inside and outside the organization when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience).
- At least 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail and organization.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, Esprit 2000 CAM software, Inventor, NX, or other 3D modeling software.
- Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Technical Skills
Must Have
- CNC Mastercam
- VERICUT (Software)
Nice To Have
- Fanuc CNC Control
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with high-level machine tool controls including sub-routine (macro), Renishaw probing routine, and variable-based programming, as well as CLM (closed loop machining)
- Strong familiarity with multiple machine controls including Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, and Siemens Sinumerik ONE
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About our Company: -
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Pay: $60.00 - $63.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine: 1 year (Preferred)
- Aerospace components.: 1 year (Preferred)
- sub-routine(macro), Renishaw probing routine, CLM: 1 year (Preferred)
- Okuma,Haas, Siemens, and Fanuc controls: 1 year (Preferred)
- 3, 4, or 5-axis machines: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vericut: 1 year (Preferred)
- Siemens NX: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
