CNC Operator/Programmer

Walker Products Location: Fruita, CO Primary responsibilities Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing components. Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program verification. Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and manufacturing requirements. Prove out new programs and establish repeatable machining processes. Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, machine, and process-related issues. Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using appropriate measuring equipment. Adjust programs, speeds, feeds, tooling, and machining strategies to improve cycle time and tool life. Document setup information so processes can be reliably repeated by production personnel. Support transition of completed setups into normal production. Machines and controls used Experience programming and setting up CNC equipment such as Swiss-style lathes, CNC turning centers, CNC mills, multi-axis equipment, or screw-machine replacement applications, depending on Walker's equipment mix. Tsugami B0-205's / B0-206's; S-206's Citizen Swiss capability Live tooling / sub-spindle experience Programming software used Espirit, Bobcad, Mastercam Ability to program at the control when required Understanding of G-code and M-code Ability to troubleshoot and edit existing programs without having to completely reprogram a job Programming expectations Must have demonstrated ability to independently develop CNC programs and machining processes from engineering drawings, including tooling selection, workholding strategy, speeds and feeds, operation sequence, and inspection requirements. Parts, Materials & Tolerances Stainless steels, carbon/alloy steels, aluminum, brass, and other applicable materials Small, precision-machined components Tight-tolerance production machining Ability to hold dimensional requirements of ±0.0005 in. or tighter where required, if that reflects your actual work Working knowledge of surface-finish requirements GD&T interpretation and application Additional duties Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, setup time, scrap, and tooling cost. Develop standardized setup documentation. Assist in fixture and workholding development. Improve process capability and repeatability. Support root-cause analysis of machining and quality problems. Assist with new-product introduction and first-article activities. Train CNC operators on established processes and setup requirements. Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance. Support continuous-improvement activities involving tooling, machine utilization, capacity, and manufacturing efficiency.