Manfacturing Engineering Technician
About The Position
Kondex is looking for a 1st shift Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer. Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Hours can fluctuate depending on customer requirements and training needs. Reports to Manager of Manufacturing Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer is responsible for performing a variety of technical assignments in direct support of engineering and manufacturing efforts, including those efforts necessary to launch new products; fixture specification, CNC programming; defining process and operating parameters; investigation and evaluation of process capabilities and problems; expediting the design and construction of prototypes; equipment specification and purchasing; assisting with machinery repairs and maintenance; and ensuring that effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes.
Requirements
- Technical training and experience using Mastercam CNC programming software or a comparable software, including 5 axis control programming required.
- 2-3 years of work experience in a technical role, with emphasis on multi-axis CNC programming
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal direction and supervision.
- Experience reading company documents, such as blueprints and other instructions
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering or Journeyman status in appropriate technical discipline preferred. Additional experience may substitute for education preference.
- Experience in designing or implementing cells, flow lines or other manufacturing processes
- Machinery maintenance or tool and die experience
- Proficiency in using 3D software, preferably SolidWorks
- experience with MS Project is preferred
- Highly desirable behavioral competencies include communication team management, problem solving and decision making, high standards and organizing and planning
Responsibilities
- Specify machinery and equipment for new products and product improvements, as assigned, and oversee its installation and startup
- Perform CNC programming in Mastercam CNC programming software, including 5 axis control programming
- Assist in the development of tooling, fixtures, and process controls
- Document all initiated process changes in an appropriate manner (work instructions, routings, etc) and maintain records of changes, as necessary
- Ensure effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes
- Perform CNC and robotic production support
- Construct prototypes for internal and field testing, as directed by Product Engineering
- Perform process (new product and process improvement) testing and prepare test reports, along with recommendations
- Render technical assistance in areas of design, construction and testing of components and processes
- Recommend suppliers and assist in qualifying new suppliers
- Assist with PPAP and APQP activities, such as capability studies, FMEA’s, control plans, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
