CNC Programmer
Lippert · Nappanee, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lippert (industrial) in Nappanee, IN. Also be responsible for molding tooling design and fabrication using 3D modeling software.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Robotics, CNC, Machining, Casting, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 74%
- ✓ Tooling 41%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
- ✓ CNC 37%
- ✓ Machining 37%
- ✓ EHS / safety 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from LippertAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Ensure production schedule completion and facilitate quality paperwork.
- ◆Understand 2D and 3D drawings and create CNC programs complex new parts as needed.
- ◆Assists in creation and maintaining of setup/instruction sheets for all programs.
- ◆Develop and assist with the design of fixtures.
- ◆Review CNC programs, inserts and tooling to minimize machining cycle times and reduce tooling costs.
- ◆Assist with part quoting estimates.
- ◆Manage all insert and tooling inventory. Recommend and specify insert tooling.
- ◆Complete special assignments as requested.
- ◆Properly and safely loads and unloads castings and raw materials in CNC machinery.
- ◆Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
- ◆Ability to setup, program, operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and mills without assistance. Must be self-sufficient.
- ◆Ability to reduce setup time and machining through process improvements.
- ◆Must be proficient with plant specific controls (FANUC, Haas, Okuma, Nakamura-Tome, Robodrill).
- ◆Understands, interprets, and edits plant specific code programming.
- ◆Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
- ◆Understands and has the ability to perform tool wear offsets.
- ◆Assists in daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- ◆Assists in the organization and maintenance of the machine shop work environment.
- ◆Is flexible with time and schedule to assure availability to customer or company as circumstances warrant.
Other
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- ✓Follow all company rules, quality standards and safety policies (OSHA).
- ✓Follow all safety rules.
- ✓Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- ✓Reads and interprets blueprints.
- ✓Provides constant feedback and input into process improvement within the department.
- ✓Utilizes and abides by ISO
requirements
and safety procedures.
- ✓Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
- ✓Communicates thoughts and ideas, both verbally and in writing, to co-workers and management.
- ✓Attends scheduled meetings and actively participates by providing meaningful input.
- ✓Communicates honestly, professionally, and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or graduation from a certified technical school
- ✓Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
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Overview
Who We Are
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all our customers.
Why We are Different
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get
- •A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
- •Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
- •Fair and competitive compensation.
- •Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
- •Holiday, personal and vacation days.
Summary/Objective
The CNC Programmer will write CNC programs parts and assist other machinists with creating and modifying CNC programs. The CNC Programmer will also utilize CAD/CAM to download 3D models to CNC machines. He/she will also be responsible for molding tooling design and fabrication using 3D modeling software. The position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment and adheres to our Quality Standards.
Working Conditions
- •Primarily working indoors, office environment.
- •May sit for several hours at a time.
- •Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
- •Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.
Competencies
- •Mathematical skills
- •Mechanical capacity
- •Technical capacity
- •Time management
- •Minimum of 10 years in a professional machine shop workplace
- •Working knowledge of Mazatrol, HAAS and G-Code programming
- •Working knowledge of MasterCAM or similar CAD/CAM software
- •Knowledgeable with designing in Solidworks
- •Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings
- •Experience using calipers, micrometers, bore gages and other machine shop measuring instruments
- •Familiar with computers and computer technology
- •Creative, thinks outside of the box
- •Strong technical aptitude: has the ability to visualize fabrication steps and think through a complete manufacturing process
- •Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members to explain ideas and concepts
- •Organized, able to maintain clean and orderly work area
- •Drives at root cause to solve problems
- •Team player
- •Must read, write and speak English