Plan Your Future With Kingsbury!

Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a difference, in a stable, growing organization. We currently are looking to add a full-time CNC Programmer II to our team at our Northeast Philadelphia, PA facility. At Kingsbury, we operate with a shared purpose of creating the best product in our field while maintaining a healthy relationship with work.

Who We are:

Kingsbury, Inc. was founded in 1912 and is the leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery, with thousands of installations worldwide. The Company is comprised of a Corporate office (Philadelphia, PA), two (2) manufacturing facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Oshkosh, WI) and two (2) repair and service facilities (Philadelphia, PA and Yuba City, CA) located in the United States. In addition, Kingsbury has one (1) manufacturing facility located in Göttingen Germany.

Job Purpose:

The CNC Programmer II utilizes Mastercam software to maintain and establish programs for CNC milling, turning, or other machinery according to blueprint specifications and established manufacturing plan. Reads and interprets technical blueprints and design models to determine proper program structure to support required outputs. Utilizes CAD software (AutoCAD & Inventor) for tool and fixture design as well as set up models and drawings. Works with senior Programmers, Tool Designer, Process Engineers, and CNC machine tool operators on the shop floor to troubleshoot and improve programs. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.

As the CNC Programmer II, the team member will:

• Maintain and establish CNC programs for the manufacturing shop team.
• Verifies CNC programs are accurate through the use of simulation software.
• Provide feedback on the manufacturing plan.
• Work with CNC machine tool operators to correct errors and develop optimum machine performance.
• Analyze drawings, sketches, design data and processing information of part to determine configuration of cutter paths, selection of cutting tools, and machine speeds and feed rates.
• Writes tool sheet instructions containing tool lists, fixturing and setup information.
• Interacts with DNC Software for file maintenance and storage.
• Work with fixture design department for proper fixturing.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety rules, for self and others.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of blueprint reading
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal communication
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Can communicate effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing personnel
• Awareness of Lean principles preferred
• Understanding of cutting tool functions

Abilities and Other Skills:

Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and Experience:

Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience (2-4 years) and/or training; 1-3 years Master CAM or other CAM Software experience required, 2+ years CAD experience (Inventor and AutoCAD or similar)

Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.