Cad Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A minimum of ten (10) years of CAD/CAM experience on large CNC machine cutting equipment, including strong technical knowledge of machining processes and manual programming.
• Experience in the machine tool industry including exposure to precision 2D machining.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software programs and machining equipment, including Heidenhain and Fanuc controllers.
• Experience on castings.
• Ability to develop and disseminate information to other staff on processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong mechanical problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to maintain production scheduling deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with CAD/CAM software suppliers.
• Maintain all customer engineering data and intellectual property at the correct revision level.
• Maintain all engineering changes, repair proposals, and designs.
• Preparation of CNC programs for CNC controls in relevant language for the controllers used at Concorde. This may include manual programming or changes at the machine.
• Attend the machines for programming and fixture problem solving.
• Attend and advise at internal kick off meetings (line up meetings) for new projects to ensure there is an understanding of the scope of the project.
• Assist in ensuring that proper job data is presented to the floor and controlled.
• Revise and improve the method that customer data is stored / saved on our network.
• Assist in quoting cycle times when required.
• Collaborate with the Tooling Supervisor to develop and maintain machine-specific tool databases, including material-based tool data.
• Implement and manage a colour tolerance chart for all designs and shop floor diagrams.
• Manage all shop floor programs and revisions.
• Prioritize continuous improvement to identify and implement processes that will improve productivity, quality, profitability, and safety.
• Follow all safety protocols as outlined in the Health and Safety program and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.