Machinist III - Programmer

At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage.
Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we're providing the best for our customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You have expertise in the operation of precision CNC machining and/or gear-cutting equipment with technical problem-solving skills that are focused on proven systems and technologies to minimize risk to the organization and utilize existing resources.

• Write programs for CNC lathes and mills
• Assist in planning, developing, modifying, and implementing robotic and CNC part programming (Fanuc/Siemens) for new or revised parts and robotic programs
• Assist senior manufacturing engineer with responsibilities for computer hardware and software systems used in programming
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously as required
• Interpret written instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading
• Perform a variety of turning operations with aluminum, cast iron, and steel materials to specified tolerances
• Use a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments
• Ensure that parts produced comply with company quality standards by monitoring the production process, following inspection procedures, measuring dimensions, and identifying variances
• Perform machine setups and tool changes
• Make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds of machining
• Partially dismantle machines and perform minor maintenance work
• Lift and move heavy objects
• Inspect finished parts
• Responsible for completing work orders and reporting labor hours worked
• Recommend process changes to optimize production and improve quality
• Communicate production status to supervisor and to shift personnel as required to ensure any problems and/or schedules are understood
• Contribute to cost reductions and productivity improvements
• Keep work area clean and orderly

YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• Machining certification from an accredited vocational institute with three (3) years CNC machining experience or four (4) years of precision machining experience desired
• Programming experience preferred
• Capable of creating change across functional and departmental boundaries
• Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Able to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of manufacturing functions, including methods, processing, tooling, work standards, plant layout, and cost controls and reductions
• Knowledge and skills to develop and implement CNC part programming to effectively support machining and robotic operations and assembly processes
• Effectively able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to interpret written instructions and specifications
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good mathematical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances
• Experience in performing setups and tool changes
• Experience in finished parts inspection using various precision measurement tools
• Must be able to provide own basic inspection and hand tools
• Ability to work well with others
• May be asked to travel periodically

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
• Prescription drug programs
• Telehealth
• Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
• Employee assistance programs
• 401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Wellness & Engagement

LOCATION: Tulsa, OK
DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing
REPORTS TO: Senior Industrial Engineer
SHIFT TYPE: Monday-Thursday (4-10s), 6am-4:30pm
WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT: On-site
SUPERVISES: No
SALARY GRADE: 14
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Safety Notice
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicles (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage."
This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.