AFMW - CNC Programmer Manufacturing Engineer

Company: ASHLAND FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS LLC
Location: Ashland
Posted on: March 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: 1st Shift Ashland PA The Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programmer is responsible to support production operations. The responsibilities include developing CNC programs to support the operation. Additional responsibilities include ensuring safety, supporting production and on time performance, quality, housekeeping, integrity, attainment of budgeted goals, adherence to company policies, and good employee relations with the production employees. This position requires the incumbent to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously and to envision and relate the effects of changes in one area or system to multiple other operating systems. SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the VP of Operations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position does not provide direct supervision to employees; however, it may provide indirect supervision to Machine Shop employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION NOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. • Create and provide CNC programs for the shop Floor. • Maintain all existing programs, databases' routings and drawings to be up to current revision levels. • Set up and maintaining computer manufacturing and production machines. • Program precision computer equipment according to per-job specifications. • Read schematics, blueprints, and other documentation. • Write and maintain inspection and programming logs and manuals. • Quote all new machined products to include any special tooling, gauging, and fixtures striving to achieve twenty-four-hour responsiveness. • Coordinate all DCA information and create part routings and maintain systems for all items processed in the Machine Shop and Foundry in the products file. • Enter all purchased complete items as well as create and enter all part numbers for all outside special QA requirements. • Create Models in CREO and MasterCam for all parts that require manufacturing toolpath/part programs. • Correspond with our customers engineering groups relating part Geometry issues/questions CAD data to includes (International Graphics Exchange Systems) step files etc. • Develop and document all new equipment processes and standards that satisfy the needs of the manufacturing facility. • Communicate project status and progress on a timely basis. • Evaluate and assist in implementing cost cutting, productivity, and efficiency methods. • Direct, lead, and execute strategies to ensure sustainable results that meet or exceed financial and operational targets. Carry out the directives of the Vice President of Operations in a professional and timely manner. • Contribute to monthly safety, delivery, quality, production, inventory, and financial metrics. • Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other shifts and departments and organizations within and outside the organization. • Align with established operating policies consistent with Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC’s vision and mission. • Create safety awareness by actively observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions. • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations. • Ensure proper execution of policies and procedures within areas of responsibility. • Must have good attendance and be reliable. • Support operations by filling in for production supervisors when necessary. • All other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Ability to edit, interpret, and program G code efficiently. • Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates. • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. • Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees. • Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs. • Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing. • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. • Understanding of plant equipment and production process. • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. • Management of Employee Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (a) Associate degree; or, (b) High School Diploma/GED; and, (c) Three (3) years experience as a CNC Machinist; or (d) Equivalent combination of education and experience. (e) PLC programing preferred; and, (f) Mastercam experience a plus. (g) Fanuc (NC) Control, Mazak (EIA) experience, the ability to make hand edits, and the ability to manually code is preferred Eligibility Requirements - Must be a U.S. citizen (required under federal contract with the U.S. Department of Justice) - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - This role does not support visa sponsorship LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Ability to speak effectively before the employees in the organization. • The ability to manage delinquent suppliers and negotiate effectively is required. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), calculator, fax machine, and copy machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions related to physical demands: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • The employee must be able to be walking or standing for up to twelve (12) hours. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have time in the office, but is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can be loud. • The temperature in the work environment may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. • Employees are required to wear proper steel toe shoes, safety glasses and proper hearing protection while working. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law. FLSA STATUS - FLSA exempt, not eligible for overtime DESIGNATION - Exempt – At Will Employee UNION STATUS - NON-UNION Requirements: Compensation details: 70000-75000 Yearly Salary PI4176d72c5f14-25405-38241979

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