CAM Operator - 90-Day Increase Eligible
About The Position
The CAM Operator inspects, modifies, and contributes to the initial development of printed circuit board production based on customer requirements and data files. The role ensures that specifications for new and repeat PCB orders are accurately created and inspected for production, and verifies and modifies design specifications using company checklists, timelines, and policies. The CAM Operator works closely with customers, planning, process engineering, sales, and production support teams to meet customer requirements. The position does not supervise others, but may lead and provide technical support to peers.
Requirements
- Two to five years of CAM experience in the PCB industry.
- NC Programming and Pre-CAM experience.
- Proficient knowledge of Frontline Genesis 2000.
- Working knowledge of PCB features and proficiency with CAM for preparing computer files for manufacturing tooling.
- Ability to interpret IPC and customer-supplied specifications.
- Basic understanding of CI modeling.
- Ability to read and interpret prints, travelers, drawings, stack-ups, and CAM papers.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
- Microsoft Office software skills and strong general computer skills.
- Good organizational skills, basic math and reasoning skills, and problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Patience and willingness to learn and ask questions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use CAM tools to perform design rule analysis of printed circuit boards.
- Run DRC after receiving a traveler from the Planning Department to identify discrepancies between customer specifications and the PCB design image for production.
- Report deviations and discrepancies to the Planning Department.
- Modify design data to ensure customer design requirements are met.
- Modify PCB image details—including line widths, pad sizes, data codes, etch compensation, and annular rings—to comply with engineering standards.
- Create computer files for panelized data, drill/rout files, and output data.
- Create array drawings to complete PCB layouts.
- Accurately complete DFM paperwork.
- Verify that all design requirements and special notes are implemented on the traveler.
- Resolve design issues as they arise.
- Communicate with process engineering, planning, sales, and customers about specifications and issues.
- Complete internal department documentation accurately.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Potential annual or quarterly company bonus, depending on position assignment
- Potential shift premium for certain alternative-shift positions, depending on shift and location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
