Under close supervision, this position is responsible for acquiring expertise in creating quality NC part programs used on numerically controlled production machines. Work is checked during progress and is reviewed for accuracy upon completion. Reviews tool selection and machining methods with PGL or more experienced programmer prior to creating a part program, assures departmental procedures are followed, creates NC part programs and submits for final approval, and assembles programs using existing reacall modules. Updates existing tapes per engineering change request or manufacturing needs and reviews plots and output listings of programs with experienced programmers prior to tape release.
Requires Diploma/Degree with at least 4-5 years working in a lathe and/or milling machine capacity.