CNC Programmer and Machinist

Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions

Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

 

Summary:  Primarily tasked with creating and revising programs for CNC machinery. They must understand and interpret complex technical drawings and translate them into executable CNC programs. The role demands a high level of precision and attention to detail to ensure that machine outputs meet exact specifications and quality standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Read, interpret, and program CNC machines with data from technical drawings or specifications.
• Create or modify 3-axis or greater CNC programs for production runs including entering instructions, setting tool registers, and calculating requirements.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.  
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.  
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.  
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.  
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.  
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.  
• Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.  
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.  
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.  
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts using solvents or solutions and rags. Also responsible for cleaning the shop and ensuring safe housekeeping on an ongoing basis.  
• Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.  
• Set, monitor, and modify tolerance levels and cutting speeds to produce the component or part to specification.  
• Inspect produced components or parts to ensure quality and accuracy.  
• Must be able to use tools, such as lathes, mills, cutters, and grinders as needed to perform required requested work. 
• Other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Oral Communication - ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. 
• Honesty/Integrity - truthful and seen as credible in the workplace. 
• Innovative - ability to look beyond the standard solutions. 
• Listening - utilize active listening skills. 
• Persistence - ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action despite opposition or discouragement. 
• Problem Solving - ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 
• Quality Work - responsible for producing quality, to specification work. 
• Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. 
• Self-Motivated - ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative. 
• Self-Confident - the trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself. 
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. 
• Time Management - ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. 

​Desired Education:

√   GED

√   High School Diploma

o   Associate Degree

o   Bachelor Degree

o   Master Degree

o   Doctorate Degree

Desired Work Experience:

o   1 year

o   3-5 years

√  5+ years

Certificates and Licenses:

√   Valid Driver’s License

√   Certificate in Machining or a related discipline preferred.

Education/Experience:

Must be a team player and effectively utilize strong c