Programmer - Sheet Metal

Bassett Mechanical•Kaukauna, WI

About The Position

Bassett Mechanical is a third-generation, family-owned company providing custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating, and preventative maintenance solutions. The Programmer - Sheet Metal performs layout, nests cut parts, charges out stock, orders job materials, populates scheduling tools, assigns due dates, and routes parts through multiple work centers. The role coordinates projects with Project Managers, Project Foremen, Parts Area Foremen, Thermatech, and Field Foremen. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the sheet metal trade.
Good interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Ability to multitask efficiently and manage multiple project schedules.
Strong math and layout skills.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of, or ability to learn, multiple design, cutting, and nesting software packages, as well as Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of how to read and interpret drawings and project specifications.
Self-motivation and willingness to learn and embrace new ideas and technologies.
Ability to work closely with others as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret work orders, drawings, and production schedules to understand project specifications, material selection, and dimensional tolerances.
Create flat layouts of fabricated parts based on customer-supplied documentation and specifications.
Optimize material utilization to maximize sheet yield and minimize scrap.
Collaborate with Project Foremen to determine cutting orders and manage due dates.
Create documentation and drawings to support fabrication, following shop standards for releasing and scheduling work through the shop.
Work with cutting table operators on special cuts or setups.
Order materials through the purchasing department or charge materials from inventory as needed.
Answer shop-floor personnel questions about project assembly.
Collaborate with the Shop Foreman, Field Foreman, Project Managers, Parts Area Foreman, Thermatech Division, and VDC Department to determine fabrication sequence, joint locations, and fabrication methods.
Participate in waste-reduction efforts and process-improvement ideas to reduce waste and improve design-through-fabrication processes.
Support and maintain a safe and Lean working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.