CAM Programmer

Rockford Ball Screw•Rockford, IL

7h•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CAM Programmer will help create CNC programs for NPI as well as improve existing programs through robust CAM system to optimize machining and minimize setups. They will help select and test tooling to ensure maximum quality and efficiency. They work closely with the Manufacturing Engineer and operations teams to troubleshoot, optimize performance, and implement process improvements with machining and automation processes.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
High School Diploma/GED equivalent or significant relevant work experience.
2-year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and technical experience
Minimum of 5 years of direct CAM programming experience
Experience with 3D CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
Ability to read and understand drawings and GD&T

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of machine shop experience
1+ years G & M coding experience

Responsibilities

Leads and administers use of the CAM system to create CNC programs off-line and ensure their alignment with part drawing and setup documentation.
Validate and refine CAM programs (as well as setup documentation) on the CNC machines as needed to achieve process capability and production release.
Assist with the process for distributing CNC programs in a controlled manner to ensure only 1 program per part on a given machine and the corresponding setup documentation is available in advance to support quick changeover setup prep.
Assist with resolving process / production issues including corrective actions to help eliminate / reduce scrap and rework.
Assists in the analysis of equipment and tooling for improvements in methods, procedures, or design to improve profitability.
Good working knowledge of many types of cutting tools and how to apply them.
Help mentor / coach Setup employees on best practices for CNC programs, tooling selection and improving tooling life / minimize tooling costs.
Any/all other duties as assigned.