CNC Programmer

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

• Construct N/C programs and supporting documentation.  Maintain elements of the manufacturing database including documentation and computer files for standards, methods, tooling and inspection. 
• Under general supervision; carries out duties pertaining to the tooling and matching of parts, applying standard techniques and procedures as well as part programming requirements for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.  
• Reports production problems caused by the incorrect manufacturing process, tooling, or programming methods to immediate supervisor.  
• Check other CNC programs as required for programming accuracy utilizing J.C.I. standard methods prior to a new or revised program being released to the shop floor.  
• Generates actual part programs for the CNC turning and machining center utilizing necessary computer programming equipment, plus specifies correct machining data, tool geometry, current manufacturing/processing methods, and work holding specifications.  
• Maintains orderly files and reporting system for all customers and J.C.I. programs.  
• Applies knowledge, when required, for manufacturing parts from raw material to finished part specifications utilizing manual lathes, mills, or drilling machines, as required.  
• Must be able to read and be able to interpret J.C.I. engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturing requirements. 
• Involves in Lean Manufacturing projects and events 
• Completes other tasks as deemed necessary.  

• Requires a two year Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience 
• 3-6 years on-the-job experience in the Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering field. 
• Requires basic hands-on knowledge of machine tool operations, processing, and work holding methods in order to assume the responsibilities of the position.  
• Must have previous experience with EdgeCAM or other CAM system, CAD (3 D Model a plus) and have basic knowledge of PC unit.  

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

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