CNC Programmer - GibbsCAM

Elliott Group, Ebara Corp•Jeannette, PA

20d

About The Position

This is a job for someone who sees the big picture—and the smallest detail. Formally titled as a CAD/CAM Technician, you'll be at the center of our Service Parts manufacturing automation efforts. You'll build and maintain intelligent 3D part libraries, create machining programs, and help design parts kits that directly impact customer satisfaction. If you love solving problems, working with advanced software, and finding the most efficient way to make something, this role puts you in the driver's seat. This job is key to achieving Service Parts goals around manufacturing automation. You won't just be modeling parts—you'll be helping transform how we work.

Requirements

4+ years of CNC programming experience using GibbsCAM
Prior experience or familiarity with CAD such as Creo is preferred (willingness to learn basics is required)
Strong understanding of services for technical products (or strong aptitude to learn)
Direct experience with GibbsCAM software for multi-axis machining
Understanding of family table concepts
CNC knowledge and programming fundamentals
Competency in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in other MS Office utilities: Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Analytical mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines
Project management, organizational, and time management experience
Ability to influence other departments and disciplines to work together and meet customer needs
Problem-solving aptitude and desire to determine the most efficient way to manufacture parts
Willingness to learn new skills and perform new tasks
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design and/or Computer Aided Manufacturing (preferred)
Direct experience with PTC Creo CAD software (preferred)
Experience with VBA API scripts in Creo (a plus)
Experience with modeling automation—producing BOMs, drawings, or machining programs as outputs from robust CAD models

Responsibilities

Coordinate with manufacturing engineers to create machining program templates for each part family using GibbsCAM software
Use Creo CAD to create family table–based part models for all components manufactured by Service Parts
Build and maintain a 3D library of CNC machine tables, fixture geometries, and tooling
Ensure part family programs can be flexibly posted to various machines within the SVP fleet based on capacity and availability
Use CGTech Vericut for NC file validation before manufacturing release
Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) during the programming process
Determine optimal tooling and cutting parameters based on material and setup
Provide technical support for Elliott Parts Kits
Design parts kit layouts to meet internal and external customer needs—supporting growth, quality, and productivity
Review drawings for accuracy; obtain weights and dimensions of spare parts
Correct drawings as needed
Determine how each part will be packaged safely and cost-effectively for long-term storage and safe handling
Group and package parts into kits to ensure viability for outages
Create inspection matrices and engineering sketches for kit box orders
Coordinate with kit box vendors to approve layouts and ensure accuracy
Work with Project Planners and Engineering on required drawing updates
Create and maintain BOMs in Windchill for parts and products manufactured in-house by Service Parts (essential for MRP planning and Product Lifecycle Management)
Produce "conversion drawings" to give manufacturing usable documentation—including foreign language to English, metric to imperial, and manufacturing drawings for non-Elliott parts
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, routing instructions, manuals, and specifications
Coordinate closely with manufacturing engineering to determine the "best method" for manufacturing each part type—using available machinery and tools, planning contour-path machining, and working with integrated software systems
Partner with the Customer Strategy team to determine optimal parts kit layouts that meet customer needs and expectations