CNC Programmer
Pacific, Missouri, United States
Building People that Build the World.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
This opportunity is for our Electric Heat business. Electric Heat is a trusted leader in electric heating and ventilation solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Backed by the strength of ASPEQ Heating Group and Marley Engineered Products, we offer a wide range of standard and customized products through leading brands like QMark, Indeeco, Berko, and Brasch.
Our portfolio includes baseboard, wall, unit, and infrared heaters, along with ceiling fans and air circulators - designed to deliver comfort, reliability, and performance. We are committed to high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that improve environments where people live and work.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Under the direction of the Machine Shop Manager, the Machinist/CNC Programmer produces machined parts by loading, unloading, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine or manual machines. As the Machinist/CNC Programmer, you will develop CNC programs and technical documentation for production purposes. Operator/Programmer will be expected to maintain quality and safety standard, keep accurate records, and maintain equipment and supplies.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
1. Training and Development:
- Create instructions and setup sheets for operators.
- Write programs and modify existing ones for increased efficiency.
- Participate in educational opportunities; read technical publications.
2. Technical and Programming:
- Review 3D CAD Models and blueprints.
- Make calculations for programming, tooling, and material required.
- Analyze job orders and perform necessary calculations.
- Analyze and select feeds and speeds for programs.
- Make improvements to complex setups and for inefficient programs.
- Simplify tooling selection for operators and increase productivity for the team.
- Prepare geometric layout of designs and toolpaths using proper software. Nesting.
- Determine the sequence of operations in a program.
- Choose cutting tools that will be needed.
3. Quality Assurance:
- Check completed programs by running simulations or tests.
- Evaluate all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money for the company.
- Monitor all programs to make sure they follow blueprint specifications and safely and successfully complete the task.
- Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to defined quality standards.
- Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes as trained.
4. Technical Operations:
- Produce parts as directed by schedule or Lead person.
- Safely operate other machine tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and stock pushers and indicating vises as trained and monitored by Lead person.
- Follow instructions as delivered by Lead person, work orders, blueprints, materials, specifications, and locations of surfaces.
5. Safety and Compliance:
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Safely operate mills and lathes by following instructions, including zero and reference points, including basic math.
- Safely operate other machine tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and stock pushers and indicating vises as trained and monitored by Lead person.
6. Documentation and Communication:
- Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating. Actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintain remanent inventory.
- Communicate with operators who will be running the programs.
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
- Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years Machine Shop Experience
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Mechanical ASSY understanding
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions
- Understanding of conceptual skills, process improvement, verbal communication, functional and technical skills, controls and instrumentation, supply management, tooling, inventory control, judgment and attention to detail
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to create nesting programs using Autodesk Fusion
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goal
- Requires Safe Work Habits
- Maintain good attendance
- CAD/CAM Nesting Software
Physical Requirements
- Remain standing on feet for long periods of time
- Frequent carrying, grasping, reaching, pulling, pulling, stooping for parts and supplies
Education & Certifications
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Working Environment, Schedule and Travel
- Normal work hours (5 - 8 hour days –Mon – Fri)
- Must be flexible to work overtime as required
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.