Digital Programmer (CNC)

Activities / Main tasks / Responsibilities

• Design and optimize machining programs using Mastercam, G. code, Mazatrol and FANUC software


• Direct machining plans and ranges on digital machines in order to make manufacturing as profitable as possible


• Determine the lengths of materials to be cut according to the quantities to be produced as well as validate the data in the ERP system before putting it into production


• Ensure that you have a clear, complete and up-to-date machining range to facilitate interpretation


• Make changes to programs according to machinists' requests


• Participate in the search for new work tools


• Visualize the final design result in the factory for professional development and future improvement


• Participate in the design of machining jigs


• Supporting machinists during the implementation of new parts


• Draw new jigs (tooling for holding parts during machining) with the MasterCam tool


• Management of raw material losses (plastic used on the router)

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Spatial visualization


• Have worked on CNC machines before


• Rigour


• Have a good knowledge of speeds and feeds to be used in different materials and tools


• Proficiency in programming language (Mastercam an asset)


• Have a basic knowledge of G-codes and/or manufacturing software directly on machines (Mazatrol, FANUC, etc.)


• Initiative


• Resourcefulness


• Organizational skills


• Thoroughness


• Intellectual curiosity


• Patience


• Analytical and logical skills


• Creativity


• Act as a Frontmatec ambassador

Desired knowledge & skills

• Know the Autocad, Inventor and Vault environment


• Basic English

 Education & Experience

• DEP in machining techniques combined with an ASP in numerical control OR a DEC in mechanical engineering


• Possess 2 to 3 years of CNC programming experience

Experience in industrial design