CNC CAD/CAM Programmer
About The Position
The CNC CAD/CAM Programmer will be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate CNC programs and current file revisions for client parts. This role involves interpreting engineering blueprints to develop flat pattern layouts, collaborating directly with clients' engineering teams, and reverse engineering parts to support manufacturing needs. The programmer will select appropriate machines, tools, and materials for cost-effective production, and design and coordinate procurement of necessary tooling. Additionally, they will prepare detailed work instructions, including standardized set-up sheets and assembly guidelines, and utilize CAD/CAM software to optimize run times and programming efficiency. Experience in a fast-paced, customer-service-oriented environment is essential.
Requirements
- Attention to Detail
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and their applications
- Critical Thinking to solve complex problems
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production & interpretation of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, specifically for sheet metal fabrication
- Knowledge of raw materials used in sheet metal fabrication, production processes, bend deductions, turret punch press tooling, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods
- Time Management
- Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and thoroughly completing all tasks
- Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles
- Minimum 3 years working with programming CNC Punch Press for Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Knowledgeable on various precision CNC machinery and principles, fabrication and machining practices, the properties of materials, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling
- Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with innovation to economically solve production problems in a timely manner
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks - must have used this for sheet metal fabrication
- Working knowledge of CAMWorks
- Working knowledge of a computerized nesting software preferably SigmaNEST
- Ability to understand G Codes including ability to write, edit and troubleshoot production and technical issues
Nice To Haves
- Engineering experience / background with strong mechanical aptitude is helpful
- Experience programming for CNC Laser also, is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Program and maintain current file revisions of all client parts
- Interpret engineering blueprints to draw (program) flat pattern layouts of parts
- Work with clients' engineers
- Reverse engineer parts for manufacturing
- Make machine & tooling selections to manufacture parts in the most cost effective manner
- Design and request procurement of tools necessary
- Prepare detailed standardized work instructions and set-up sheets
- Utilize CAD/CAM software to continuously improve run time and programming time
Benefits
- Starts at $25.00/Hour and may be higher depending on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
