Title CNC Programmer, 2nd Shift  About the Organization Founded in 1989, Thorlabs seeks to accelerate the forward movement of scientific discovery and advancement! As a vertically integrated manufacturer of photonics components, instruments, and systems, our vast product portfolio includes over 20,000 items, ranging from optics and optomechanical positioning components to imaging systems, many of which are customer inspired. Photonics is the foremost technology driving innovation in science and engineering. As the number of technological innovations has grown, Thorlabs has extended its core competencies in an effort to play an ever increasing role serving the Photonics Industry at the research end, as well as the industrial, life science, medical, and defense segments. Headquartered in Newton, NJ, Thorlabs has grown to approximately 2300 employees with manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As light-based technologies push into new markets, Thorlabs plans to enter early with the products and services required to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.   Category Mechanics   Location Corporate Headquarters - Newton, New Jersey   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Description Thorlabs' machine shop has over 50 CNC spindles and is adding 5+ new spindles per year. In 2020 our shop will move into a new, custom built, 150,000sqft state-of-the-art facility with over 50,000 sqft devoted to the machine shop. We are looking for qualified CNC programer capable of meeting our current and future needs. The standard 2nd shift hours are from 4pm to 2:30am, which is a minimum of 10 hours of overtime each week. In addition the 2nd shift is paid a differential for the entire shift. If the overtime isn't desired we can offer flexibility on start/finish times within the 2nd shift. The benefits package includes health care, paid time off, 401k with matching, and more. After 1 year, 2nd shift employees are eligible to apply for 1st shift openings. Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to: Provide machining support for the fabrication of components which range in size from miniature to large Work from complex drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions to facilitate the manufacturing of parts and assemblies by programming CNC mills and lathes and a variety of general machine shop equipment. Selection of proper tooling and fixturing Work directly with design engineers to optimize the manufacturability of components Improve shop efficiency with design, programing, tooling, and fixturing optimizations Production of high precision parts with the ability to write and troubleshoot machine programs. Recommend and implement cost reduction strategies for new and existing work Actively pursues new machining technologies and researches state of the art equipment to keep our shop at the leading edge of technology. Provides labor and material estimates developed from provided drawings, electronic files and blueprints. Demonstrate basic understanding of CAD packages such as SolidWorks. Capable of working independently in GibbsCAM utilizing 3D models imported from SolidWorks. Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 10 years' experience in a machining environment. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience Relevant Certification or Trade School, a major plus Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Expert with CNC Lathes, Vertical and Horizontal Milling Ability to program complex work Experience with Haas, Fanuc and Okuma controls. Understanding of manual programming (G codes/M codes) Familiar with the operation of DNC systems. Capable of fabricating precision tools and fixturing. Experience machining tight tolerances and complex geometries. Solid understanding of geometric dimensions and tolerances. Programming experience of multi-tasking machines a plus. Working knowledge of Solid Works is required GibbsCAM experience is a must Cost reduction experience Communication skills Comply with high quality standards Ability to work well independently and in a team Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://thorlabs.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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