CNC Programmer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

STERIS supports a healthier, safer world through innovative healthcare and life science solutions. It leads in products and services for procedures, devices, vaccines, and biologics.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a CNC Programmer who will recommend and develop CNC programs and processes for optimum machinery and manufacturing efficiency.

Education Level

• High School Graduate or GED (minimum)
• Associate Degree/Trade School (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in machining/metal removal methods
• Minimum 3 years of CAD experience (preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of CNC-related programming experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with tool design in the development and implementation of fixtures for new product lines.
• Assist with the training of the production machinist.
• Develop CNC programs for two (2) or more-axis machine tools using the current approved software package.
• Develop spreadsheets to analyze any given opportunity (test tooling cost analysis, etc.
• Develop standard work, tool setup sheets, and standard operations sheets for production jobs.
• Develop the best CNC method of manufacturing with regard to machine selection, fixtures, and tooling.
• Initiate written requests for tooling and fixtures used on CNC machine tools such as lathes, mills, punch presses, as well as secondary machines.
• Perform mathematical calculations (i.e., trigonometry) to assure correct x, y, and z coordinates for machined features.
• Recommends and establishes Computer Numerical Control machine tool methods and procedures to replace existing conventional metal removal and machining methods.
• Suggests and optimizes machine tool speeds and feeds to maintain high manufacturing demands while holding the required tolerances and maximizing tool life.
• Troubleshoots various problems (i.e., improper tooling, dull tools, wrong location of machined feature, etc.) and develops corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Type memos to keep management and various vendors informed on projects.
• Work with machine tool and tooling vendors to ensure the products purchased meet the needs of the Montgomery facility.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• General PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sound troubleshooting skills
• Strong math skills, including the ability to apply

Work Environment

• Clean, climate-controlled environment
• Exposure to machine noise
• Precision and safety-focused
• Shift and overtime work are possible
• Standing for long periods

Benefits/Perks

• 401K Match
• Company Holidays
• Dental
• Healthcare
• PTO
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Vision

Employer’s Statement

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.