Machine Program Technician

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works • Bath, ME

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves creating and maintaining machine programs and set-up sheets for CNC machines. The technician will research hard copy and electronic drawings, as well as technical documents, to gather information for program creation. They will also interact with machine operators to correct or edit programs and may travel to other BIW facilities or vendor facilities for training.

Requirements

• Machine Shop Graduate Apprentice or Associate Degree in machinist trade with minimum 5 years experience in machining/programming required.
• Experience in generating CNC programs through various software systems including but not limited to Mastercam and CATIA V5.
• Experience in generating programs for Horizontal Boring Mills, Drills, Vertical Machining Centers, and Horizontal Lathes.
• Ability to react to changing tool tolerances and material changes.
• Possess a high level of self-sufficiency to succeed in a limited supervision environment.
• Ability to routinely climb three flights of stairs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Vericut program software is preferred.
• Experience in 5-Axis Machining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain machine programs and set-up sheets for CNC machines.
• Perform research in hard copy and electronic drawings, as well as technical documents, to obtain information necessary to create programs.
• Interact with machine operators as necessary to correct/edit programs.
• Travel to other BIW facilities as necessary to interact with machine operators.
• Travel to vendor facilities on occasion for training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree