CNC Programmer III

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Utilizes knowledge to program, set-up, operate and inspect a variety of CNC and manual machines to efficiently produce prototype and production parts to specification.

Responsibilities:

• Works with a variety of materials, tooling, and machine operations

• Interprets engineering drawings and sketches to plan, layout, and establish set-up procedures

• Inspects first-run and in-process parts using precision measuring equipment

• Promptly and accurately completes all required recordkeeping

• Performs machine maintenance per preventive maintenance instructions

• Maintains the machine and surrounding working clean, safe and organized using 5S practices

• May develop and improve machine processes and documents process data sheets

• Complete deburr process as directed by area supervisor

• Maintain security and confidentiality of customer and internal products and documentation

• Participate in providing timely feedback to upstream and downstream operations as appropriate

• Proactively participate in site Lean engagement and activities.

• Provide feedback on ways to reduce scrap created within the process by recommending corrective action to reduce or eliminating root cause.

• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.

• Comply and follow all company security policies and procedures.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Able to perform all the essential functions and competencies listed above and Level 2

• Works with a wide variety of complex materials, tooling, equipment and machining operations

• Interprets complex engineering drawings and blueprints using associated machining and dimensioning principles

• May work closely with engineering in developing and optimizing product part requirements and processes

• May offer recommendations for changes or improvements to the process based on experience and knowledge

• Recognized as area expert in being able to perform and train in others in challenging or specialized areas

• Has wide latitude for using independent judgment with minimal supervisory oversight.

• May interact with customers as required.

• Serves as a mentor as well as a backup to the Team Leader or supervisor in their absence.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical procedures

• Demonstrated ability to lead within a work group

• Strong troubleshooting ability and regarded as area Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Area SME to assist in resolving the most complex and challenging situation

• Normally receives limited instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Other information:

• 8+ experience in CNC programming and processing software

• Ability to read, interpret and understand complex blueprints

• Ability to write reports, document processes and procedures

• 5+ years in a machinist leadership/mentor role

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic-advanced math

• Ability to program highly complex machine operations

MUST HAVE:

Experience with Mastercam software and Machining background.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Geographical Location: Arizona: Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Southern Ave

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

Export Control:

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.