QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Technical degree preferred, or equivalent experience required.

EXPERIENCE: 10+ years’ experience programming. 3-axis 3D contour mill a plus. Experience machining aluminum preferred, Magnesium a plus. Machining experience with Haas 3-axis mills, live tooling experience a plus.

- EEO/AA M/F/V/D

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Required to utilize CAD and CAM software to develop CNC machine tool programming that incorporates detailed instructions and documentation for machine tool operators. Must be proficient in use of SolidWorks 2011+, MS Office, and PC literate. Must be able to read blueprints and working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Must be competent in shop math, including algebra and trigonometry. Must have the ability to effectively and clearly present and express written and verbal information to individuals and/or groups required. Employees are expected to support the Companys business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, integrity, good judgement, respect, innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company. Must be able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. Required to walk, stand and work on feet on concrete for up to 10 hours per day. Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls regularly. Required to understand and act in a safe manner in a manufacturing environment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Required to accurately interpret engineering drawings and determine optimal machining methods to meet required part tolerances, fit, and finish.
• Responsible for the development of G-code CNC programs for CNC mills and lathes using MasterCam
• Responsible to develop accurate and efficient fixtures for complicated part production when required.
• Responsible to design review and sign off of all fixtures being built.
• Must be able to create 3D models using SolidWorks as needed for use in programming.
• Required to create machine tool setup sheets with detailed operator instructions and visual aids.
• Required to assist operators with initial run machine tool set-up, troubleshooting and improving programs to maintain machine productivity.
• Responsible to coordinate the written work instructions with Engineering Technicians.
• Required to perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.
• Must be able to competently use all precision measuring instruments and contribute to Company’s quality program by following quality procedures.
• Required to contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with programming team members and assist engineering with design for manufacturability.
• Required to communicate design constraints and work within the team to achieve solutions.