CNC Programmer

Overview
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer is responsible for interpreting project blueprints, designing programs and setting up machines to produce the components outlined in the program at the Wilkes-Barre, PA facility.
Essential Functions:

• Create and edit CNC programs that support the machining/finishing of small to large-scale, complex, ceramic components. 3-axis CNC milling machining centers (CAM file generation, post-processor machine code generation).
• Perform machining process development & optimization (part setup/fixturing, machining strategy/order of operations, tool selection, speed/feed process parameter selection).
• Identify, select, and procure appropriate tooling for job specific applications.
• Perform program prove-out validation.
• Work with product engineers and manufacturing to identify process improvement opportunities (reduced machining/setup time, improved part quality, reduced manufacturing risk).
• Resolves programming related issues, departmental issues, problems, and bottlenecks to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Provides input for department's short- and long-term needs and goals and assists management in determining needs for staffing, equipment, and software.
• Participate in cross-functional teams comprised of engineers, production supervisors, quality engineers/inspectors, and operations to support program schedule & performance goals, mitigate manufacturing risks, and improve operational efficiency.
• Create and edit CMM programs that support part inspection and gauge/fixture calibration, assumes learning period if no prior experience.

Qualifications
Minimum Educational and/or Experience Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field with 2 years' experience in programming or 5 years equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering technical data packages (CAD models, engineering drawings, quality inspection/control plans, manufacturing instructions).
• CMM programming experience a plus (MeasureMax).
• Blue light inspection programming a plus (Polyworks).
• Ability to become proficient in CMM and Blue Light programming if no prior experience.
• Candidate must be detail oriented, highly organized, and possess excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience editing 3D CAD models, Mastercam preferred.
• Experience creating and/or editing CAM files (machine cutter tool path generation), Mastercam preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word-Processing and Spreadsheet (Excel) software.
• Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the Company.
• Must be able to work well with external contacts of the Company.
• Must have good time management, planning and negotiation skills.
• Must adhere to all Company policies.
• Individual must be a:
• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of sitting for extended periods and using a computer.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 (fifty) pounds.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1