CNC Programmer

Leverage your CNC programming skills and join an industry leader that is proud to be a two-time winner of Best Places to Work in Vermont! You will enjoy constant investments that are being made throughout the facility in the newest technology and equipment, competitive pay (up to $50/hr, depending on experience), a Monday-Friday dayshift schedule, and an excellent benefits package.

Sonnax Transmission Company, the world’s largest full-line supplier of torque converter parts, is seeking a CNC Programmer to join their skilled team in Bellows Falls, VT.

If you have at least 2 years of CNC programming experience using CAD/CAM (MasterCam), this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! An associates degree is preferred, but not required.

Why you should join the Sonnax team:

• Competitive pay: Starting between $30 – $50/hr to start, depending on experience.
• Strong benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plus, a 401k plan with company match and discretionary match, potential for annual profit-sharing bonus, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, employee discounts, education reimbursement program and more!
• Great Environment with Modern Equipment: Enjoy spending your days in a well-organized, clean, climate-controlled facility while working on the newest equipment, producing top-of-the-line automotive parts. Plus, your expertise will be valued when investing in new technologies and ways to program to make the facility more efficient.
• Desirable Monday-Friday daytime schedule.
• Strong and stable business: There is always a demand for our automotive products, so you never have to worry about a lack of work.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and perform first article inspections on multi axis CNC mills and lathes for production and prototype components.
• Create, review, and edit CNC machining programs using MasterCam.
• Maintain and update programming databases and files for each part and machining center.
• Support manufacturing operations by providing input for routers and process flows.
• Develop and recommend resources and methods for equipment, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Review older programs and process flows for optimization opportunities to improve cycle times, tool life, and production costs.
• Design and troubleshoot fixtures and tooling to optimize cycle times and quality.
• Create setup sheets and standard tool lists for different cells and parts.
• Track and evaluate costs and efficiency, including tooling, material, and cycles.
• Provide training and guidance to machinists, operators, and other team members.
• Assist in providing information for quotations and contract reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering and production personnel to improve design manufacturability and minimize part cost.

About the Company: Sonnax designs, manufactures, tests and distributes a wide variety of high quality, innovative products used to remanufacture torque converters, rebuild automatic transmissions, upgrade driveshafts and protect the driveline from over torque damage.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.