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CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer

Minneapolis, MinnesotaDirect Hire
CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Objective of Position:
The CNC Programmer is responsible for defining, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods and processes to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency through CNC programming, tooling and fixturing.

Major Areas of Accountability:
  • Generates CAM Programs for all CNC Mills, Lathes, and Plasma Cutting Tables.
  • Partners with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering resources to develop multi-year investment strategies for upgrading existing assets or procuring new technologies.
  • Leads the operations team on all Technical Machining issues, including equipment selection, CNC/Machine Programs, Tooling & Part Fixturing, and run speeds to meet production demands and communicated via machine set-up sheets. 
  • Active Leader for Continuous Improvements on all Metal Fab operations.
  • Provides technical information and recommendations on manufacturing techniques / technologies.
  • Maintain and update CAM software packages.
  • Where needed, provide training to other personnel on Metal Fab topics and CAM software.
  • Practices the principles, and participates in the Electric Machinery Safety and Continuous improvement efforts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • 2-year technical degree in CNC programing, CNC machining, CNC Lathe, or High School diploma/GED equivalent and 7 years equivalent work experience.
  • 5 years’ experience with CAM Programming software (i.e., Gibbs CAM, Mastercam, Tebis) programming CNC machines including vertical and horizontal lathes & mills.
  • Ideally experienced specifically with Gibbs CAM and ProNest). 
  • 5 years’ experience working in a metal fabrication production environment.
  • Strong CNC machining background and experience in feeds and speeds of the machining assets.
  • Hands on experience with CNC Machining, Lathes, and/or Plasma Cutting Tables highly desired.
  • Skilled using SolidWorks and AutoCAD 2D to review designs to be fabricated.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and technical instructions.
  • Strong communication skills; articulating instructions to personnel, writing procedures, and developing and deploying manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, MS Office, and electronic data management.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to life twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
  • Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs
  • Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
  • Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
  • Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Occasionally uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate computers, machinery or tools.

 

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