CNC Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Technical degree preferred, or equivalent experience required.

EXPERIENCE

5+ 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. Must understand and be trained in Six Sigma principles.

EEO/AA M/F/V/D GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Required to utilize CAD and CAM software to assist CNC Engineer 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 Company's 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. Assist CNC Engineer and machine operators with the development and implementation of M-Code and G-code CNC programs for CNC mills and lathes. Assist with current programming using Mastercam software or similar software. Assist with for developing accurate and efficient fixtures for complicated part production when required. Must be able to create 3D models using SolidWorks as needed for use in programming. Assist with Engineering and operators 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. Assist with communication of design constraints and work within the team to achieve solutions. Assist CNC Engineer with design and build cutting tools. Fixture locating standards to aid in set up reduction. Strong problem-solving skills. These job duties are not all inclusive. The Company, from time to time, may require the incumbent to perform additional duties as assigned.