Methods Agent - CNC Programming

Velan Inc.•Montreal, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Velan is a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. We stand out for the human values that drive us, our local leadership and the passion that all members have in achieving results. Headquartered in Montreal and 12 plants worldwide, we manufacture and market complex and innovative industrial valves for various industries. We are currently hiring a Methods Agent - CNC Programming profile, under the supervision of the Manager, Methods - Quarter Turn. This position plays a key role in machining programming on CNC machine tools. He also acts as a catalyst for continuous improvement and contributes to the achievement of his organization's objectives by actively supporting strategic initiatives. Finally, he collaborates with the Operations and Engineering teams to support the overall performance of the plant and assists in the implementation of their strategic plan in connection with the Safety, Quality and Productivity pillars.

Requirements

DEC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
Minimum of three years of experience in CNC programming
Excellent knowledge of CATIA V5 and the Code-G language
Good understanding of machining methods and processes
Good understanding of geometric tolerancing
Technical problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure in a multidisciplinary team
Bilingualism in French/English, oral and written

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Vericut (Asset)
Knowledge of Smarteam (Asset)
Relevant experience as a machinist (Asset)
Experience in a company that manufactures high-precision machined parts (asset)
Experience in a company that handles and assembles large heavy components (asset)
Knowledge of industrial valves (asset)
Knowledge of the production parts approval process – PPAP/FAI (asset)

Responsibilities

Interpret technical drawings
Define the machining methodology of the part
Program various 2 to 5 axis machine tools using Catia v5
Check and make changes to the geometry of the 3D model
Select the appropriate cutting tools for optimal results
Generate in a clear and precise manner the documentation necessary for the realization of the product
Analyze and develop new manufacturing methods to improve productivity and quality
Perform cutting tool tests and write evaluations
Be responsible for the first production unit and its efficiency
Be responsible for optimizing manufacturing to meet production rates
Support day-to-day production activities by providing proactive technical expertise
Be an ambassador for continuous improvement and promote a culture of innovation