CNC Programmer (ME Technician 3)
Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Base Rate of $35.00-$45.00/hour (DOE)
Please Refer to Req # 25-004
At Leupold & Stevens our passion for innovation and quality is iconic in our industry. To that end, we have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Programmer to join our team, in a hands-on role, where you'll work together to relentlessly explore and provide new processes, tools, and technologies that make Leupold & Stevens the worlds' choice for sporting optics.
For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. We design, build, and test our best-in-class products with a single-minded focus - to make sure they'll perform forever.
At Leupold and Stevens we work hard and play hard. We're American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.
And our benefits package is amazing:
- affordable health and dental insurance
- a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
- a generous tuition reimbursement program
- company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
- profit sharing
- and product discounts to name a few
What You'll Be Doing as a CNC Programmer:
Applies advanced technical skills and knowledge to support production and New Product Introduction (NPI) by assisting in moderately complex developing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes to achieve reliability and high quality at reasonable costs. Able to Communicate with other manufacturing and engineering disciplines, relating issues of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and support, through drawings and other documentation.
Responsibilities as a CNC Programmer:
- Assists in analysis of complex new components for ease of manufacture. Works with Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineering on moderately complex projects to ensure a reasonable and cost-effective design.
- Provides and maintains moderately complex documentation by processing DCOs for manufacturing to support production.
- Troubleshoots and improves existing processes to achieve better quality at reduced costs.
- Designs and implements new conventional fixtures, tooling and processes.
- Analyzes and initiates complex Document Change Orders (DCOs), internal/external audits, and training programs. Initiates more complex analysis and implementations.
- Assists Quality group in integrating Statistical Process Control (SPC) practices into process development.
- May program a variety of machine tool controls employing Computer Aided Machining (CAM) skills.
- Applies "Lean" manufacturing practices in process development.
- Maintains safe work environment and employs ergonomically safe practices into manufacturing processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experiences You'll Need as a CNC Programmer:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of work-related experience in basic machining operations, assembly or quality assurance processes and procedures. Drafting and CAD practices preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Able to use computer software tools for effective design/process analysis and presentations.
- Requires a full knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Performs tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Knowledge and use of appropriate safety and personal protective equipment required.
- May be required to operate light tools and basic machinery as lathes, mills and other machine shop equipment.
Work Environment:
Normal office environment with occasional travel and exposure to manufacturing operations.
For details on positions and to apply, go to:
www.leupold.com/careers
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members 'A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.
* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.
* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Leupold & Stevens
dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
Jan 13, 2025