Talascend is currently seeking a CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Greenville, South Carolina.
Overview
This position supports CNC programming, process development, and shop operations for large-format, multi-axis machining equipment. The role focuses on developing and maintaining CNC programs, validating machining processes, supporting operators, and driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Responsibilities
- Program, develop processes for, and provide shop support for large vertical turning lathes, vertical boring mills, five-axis mills, gantry five-axis machines, and large vertical multi-purpose turning and grinding equipment.
- Generate and maintain CNC programs using graphical CAM software for multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and electrical discharge machining.
- Verify new CNC programs before release to the shop floor using simulation and verification software.
- Incorporate on-machine probing cycles for part and process validation, including error trapping.
- Create programs that follow established standards and qualified machining parameters.
- Provide CNC-related support to manufacturing engineers and train operators during new or rebuilt machine startups and process improvements.
- Provide daily CNC programming and troubleshooting support to shop-floor personnel.
- Support and implement tooling and fixturing requirements for CNC machine tools.
- Generate and support workstation instructions for CNC-related issues.
- Initiate and lead process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
- Communicate effectively with appropriate team members as needed.
- Work effectively both independently and in a team-based, matrixed environment.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while supporting and driving positive change.
Qualifications
- At least four years of experience with graphical CAM system CNC programming.
- At least two years of experience with advanced machine and tool controls, including writing and using subroutines, macro variables, Boolean logic, and closed-loop machining.
- Experience with offline CAM programming for four- and five-axis continuous milling, large vertical turning lathes, or multi-axis grinding systems.
- Experience machining high-temperature alloys such as Inconel, Rene, Hastelloy, or Waspaloy, or heavy structural parts.
- Experience with on-machine probing and probing macros.
- Familiarity with modern CNC controls.
- Hands-on machinist experience, including the ability to set up and prove out complex first-piece programs.
- Experience managing tight tolerances on large-format equipment up to 2.5 meters, where part deflection, work hardening, and thermal stability are critical factors.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Above-average shop mathematics skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
- Demonstrated proficiency interpreting drawing requirements.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong commitment to craftsmanship, method setup, process stability, and safety.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with a graphical CAM software platform is preferred.
Shift
This is a second-shift position.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.