Engineering Technician

Snap-on•Elizabethton, TN

About The Position

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team. An Engineering Technician creates drawings and CNC programs using the provided CAD/CAM software. This individual should also be familiar with FANUC based G-Code/M-Code and should be able to perform post-process editing. An Engineering Technician should be proficient with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, and Word). Be able to determine the manufacturing process of a new product from the fixture/work holding stage to the finish product is essential for this position.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent
Five years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position requires an individual to convey information effectively in writing, presentations or speeches to other employees.
Ability to perform general tasks and operation of Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to create/edit documents and operate Microsoft Word.
Ability to create/design, to make edits and maintain spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Prefer a completed certificate, associate degree or apprenticeship program in CNC machine operations, precision machining, machine technology or a related field
Two years preferred CAD/CAM experience.
Five years preferred experience with operation of CNC lathes and/or mills.
Five years preferred experience with work holding and fixtures for CNC lathes and/or mills.

Responsibilities

Generate accurate CAD/CAM drawings of parts using supplied print or sketch.
Excellent print reading skills
Generate CNC programs from the CAD/CAM software.
Great working knowledge and understanding of machine tooling and proper usage.
Great working knowledge and understanding of inserts and chip breaker function.
Ability to perform online programming (at a machine control).
Ability to perform offline programming (not on a machine control).
Generate and maintain information in Excel or Word based off of CNC programs.
Control the handling of CNC programs from the server to CNC machines.
Monitor, document and control any changes made to CNC programs.
Have general design concepts of fixture or work holding components.
Create and maintain the part manufacturing processes.
Needs to be proficient creating/designing, editing, maintaining Microsoft Excel files.
Needs to have a general understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Needs to be able to read and follow written instructions or procedures.
Troubleshoot machining related issues (tool, manufacturing process or mechanical).
General and practical knowledge of measuring tools, equipment and concepts.
Excellent working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
Assist and aid Manufacturing Engineering.
Ability to troubleshoot robots/automation (manipulation & point setting).
Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.