CNC Programmer 3

A Day in The Life at MKS:

As a CNC Programmer 3, you will partner with Production Leaders and Product Engineers and work closely with a diverse group of production machinists as you lead the development, implementation, and optimization of CNC programs for new and existing products. You will ensure the effective use of equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs, achieving delivery targets, and releasing new products into the Broomfield manufacturing facility. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manufacturing Operations Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Creating CNC programs for new and legacy parts.
• Collaborating with machinists on program updates to improve setups and efficiencies.
• Assist in developing the skills of less experienced programmers.
• Providing recommendations on equipment upgrades based on programming knowledge.
• Providing programming estimates to assist shop prioritization and planning.
• Managing Mastercam and post processor software updates.
• Maintaining and updating the insert/tooling lists for vendor managed inventory system.

Skills You Bring:

• 6+ years of related CNC programming experience.
• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills.
• Prototype machining experience - insert and tool holding selection.
• Experience with Mastercam software or equivalent.
• Experience troubleshooting, updating, and maintaining machine posts for Mastercam.
• Experience using through coolant carbide tooling.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and quality control software (Oracle, Agile).

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years machine shop experience preferred
• Programming of 5+ axis machines preferred
• Machine Controller experience preferred: Okuma, Siemens & Heidenheim etc.
• CNC Equipment experience:
  • 3-5 axis mills with pallet changer (Okuma/DMG)
  • 3-4 axis lathes with bar feeders (Okuma/NLX/Hurco)
  • 9 axis mill-turn (Doosan)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional manufacturing environment
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical hardware
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $27.64 to $51.39 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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