CNC Programmer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. 

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Job Descriptions:

Essential Function:

Program, Setup, and operate CNC machines to produce quality products that meet or exceed all requirements.  Perform in-process part inspection and document results.  Operate support equipment. 

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Management

• Adhere to Silfex Quality Management System
• Properly document measurements and visual observations
• Inspect parts for defects and other anomalies visually and by using basic measuring equipment such as micrometers, indicators and calipers to ensure parts meet proper specifications

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Create new programs and/or update current programs as required by supervision
• Identify tooling required in program or suggest replacement tooling as required for current parts or new parts
• Create / update set up sheets for new and current running parts, as required
• Run and troubleshoot new programs or currently running programs to minimize program time or issues operators are having with programs (Including tooling or machine issues)
• Ability to make proper offsets and show operators the proper way to make offsets in the CNC machines
• Continuously suggest improvements in new programs based on operator feedback (or other stakeholders) or previously updated programs
• Establish standard work for consistent tool numbers used in programs and any other standard work to minimize variation in programs with similar machining configurations
• Use DNC software to transfer programs to/from CNC machines

Basic Requirements:

• Follow all company Safety policies and procedures and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor, manager, EHS manager in the facility
• Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions and other manufacturing related information needed to program parts
• Setup / operate CNC machines, grinders and other manufacturing equipment
• Accurately machine parts per work instructions
• Use tool setter & dresser to set tooling geometry
• Use proper material handling techniques as provided in training
• Document machine crashes
• Generate L2L request for machine issues/ troubles
• Maintain job rotation within department as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management or task related to special projects or assignments
• Perform 5S, general housekeeping duties and tasks

Preferred Programming Experience

• G and M code programming
• Variable programming
• Conversational
• Powermill, or Inventor Cam
• NX programming

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do.  Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.  Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.  Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.  Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area.  Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ years of experience operating a CNC machine preferably while working with silicon, glass, or a related material
• Experience programming machines using Edgecam, manual, and conversational.
• Able to work effectively individually and in a team environment with minimum supervision
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to assess drawings and specifications for machining and inspection results
• Must be able to use a wide variety of measuring instruments such as micrometers, indicators, calipers, and other measuring devices
• Must have strong math skills, particularly trigonometry
• Must be quality and safety minded
• Must have basic understanding of computers
• Must possess problem solving capabilities

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 25 pounds.  The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the environment is moderate.

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Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.