Reports to: Programming Manager/Trainer Class: Indirect/Direct

The following are tasks to be performed by the Programmer Machinist. The duties are not limited to this list. Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of Programming Manager/Trainer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

SUMMARY: The Programmer Machinist is responsible for troubleshooting programs, equipment, and tooling issues, interpreting CAD models, and designing fixtures; collaborating on design improvements, providing programming support, and maintaining production documentation; promoting teamwork; adhering to Altek's policies and goals, and working with urgency to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates and controls shop-specific machines (Mazak, Fanuc, Fadal – Mills and Lathes)
Sets up equipment for production runs, following blueprints to ensure quality
Provides setup documentation and tooling information, making adjustments as needed
Develops machining strategies for production run
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with programs, equipment, and tooling
Programs and edits on the shop floor as needed
Develops and provides production-ready code for shop floor operations
Assists on shop floor with production as needed
Interprets and modifies CAD drawings/models across various formats
Solves geometric and trigonometric problems using CAD tools
Designs and builds fixtures and work-holding devices
Maintains and updates product/setup documentation
Suggests design improvements to ensure manufacturability when necessary
Builds prototypes with limited information (prints, customer input, CAD models)
Purchases raw materials, tooling, and supplies for production jobs
Creates/releases jobs to production, job routing, BOM for parts, and incorporates changes to BOM’s
Researches and provides lead times for operations and jobs
Manages MRP and creates/releases production jobs
Provides pertinent feedback to Programming Manager/Trainer and Machine Shop Assistant Managers
Inspects product according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures
Builds and maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers
Adapts and modifies as circumstances warrant
Demonstrates safe work habits
Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to work on-site in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area
CNC Machining Certificate preferred
Minimum of 2 years in CNC Production as a highly skilled Machinist
Horizontal experience preferred
Quality conscious attitude and pride of ownership in designated responsibilities
Exceptional verbal, written and digital communication skills
Ability to adapt, problem-solve and prioritize
Must be highly dependable, independent and self-motivated
Ability to accurately read blueprints
Skilled with portable measuring devices used in the production processes at Altek
Must be able to read and comply with work instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written materials
Working knowledge of GD&T and calculating
Working knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product dimensioning
Knowledge and skills to pre-stage raw material, perform setups, conduct tool changes, run product and make tool off-sets for proven processes
Proficient in CAM & CAD software (Gibss, SmartCam, MasterCam, Autodesk Inventor)
Knowledge and skills to program Mazak, Fanuc, Fadal
Experience with various machine tool controls (G-M Codes & Mazatrol a plus)
Knowledge of Mill, Lathe and Horizontal machine capabilities, capacities and limitations
Must have a reasonably complete set of personal tools to perform set-ups

PROCESSES UTILIZED:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity Yes No Comment

Sitting	X		Frequently
Standing	X		Frequently
Walking	X		Frequently
Pushing and/or pulling	X		Occasionally
Climbing		X	Occasionally
Bending or stooping	X		Occasionally
Squatting or kneeling	X		Occasionally
Twisting or turning	X		Occasionally
Handling, grasping with one or both hands	X		Occasionally
Typing	X		Frequently
Reaching or arm extension	X		Frequently
Lifting or carrying	X		Occasionally

Time Spend Indoors: 100%

Time Spend Outdoors: 0%

Never = 0% Occasionally = 25% Frequently = 75% Constantly = 100%