BEAM AUTOMATION & MACHINERY PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST 1ST SHIFT

ENGINEERING SERVICES & PRODUCTS C•Dyersville, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation and Machinery Programming Specialist is responsible for programming, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing equipment across the operation, including robotic welders, tube lasers, sheet lasers, press brakes, and other CNC or automated machinery. This role is focused on improving machine performance, throughput, quality, and efficiency by developing accurate programs, reducing setup time, troubleshooting programming issues, and supporting continuous improvement across production processes.

Requirements

Strong understanding of manufactured drawings, blueprints, tolerances, bend deductions, weld symbols, and part sequencing.
Experience with nesting software, offline programming software, CAM systems, or OEM machine programming platforms.
Familiary with tooling, fixtures, material flow, and setup reduction methods.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect programming decisions to shop performance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, production, and maintenance teams.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use power and hand tools safely, and effectively.
Ability to read, follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Associate’s degree or technical training in manufacturing technology, automation, welding technology, mechanical design, CNC programming, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent hands-on experience in machinery programming, CNC operation or automated manufacturing may be considered in place of formal education.
3+ years of experience programming manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment preferred.
Experience programming one or more of the following: robotic welders, tube lasers, sheet lasers, press brakes, CNC cutting equipment, or similar machinery.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to read and follow blueprints, interpret drawings, tolerances, weld symbols, part sequencing, and read a tape measure.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Robotic welding programming
Tube Laser programming
Sheet Laser programming
Press brake programming
CNC programming and optimization
Nesting and material yield improvement
Setup reduction and process improvement
Manufacturing print interpretation
Root cause analysis
Documentation and revision control

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for robotic welders, tube lasers, sheet lasers, press brakes and other automated or CNC equipment.
Review prints, models, work orders, and production requirements to develop accurate and efficient machine programming.
Improve machine cycle times, material yield, nesting efficiency, bend sequencing, cut paths, and robotic motion to increase throughput and reduce waste.
Troubleshoot programming- related production issues and make timely corrections to support manufacturing needs.
Partner with operators and production leaders to improve setup reduction, machine utilization, part flow, and output.
Support new part launches by developing and validating programs before production release.
Work with engineering to ensure drawings, models, and part data support efficient manufacturing programming.
Identify and implement process improvements related to machine performance, quality, repeatability, and labor efficiency.
Assist in standardization programming practices, machine parameters, setup sheets, tooling requirements, and work instructions.
Maintain organized program files, revision control, backups, and documentation for all programmed equipment.
Analyze recurring quality or throughput issues and support root cause corrective actions related to machinery programming or process flow.
Collaborate with maintenance and equipment vendors when machine performance issues involve programming, controls, or system integration.
Train operators, and team members on program use, setup expectations, and best practices where needed.
Help evaluate future automation and machinery opportunities that improve plant capacity and manufacturing performance.
Adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.