POSITION SUMMARY

The Applications Specialist is responsible for identifying opportunities and developing solutions for CNC machining processes; process quality, cycle time improvements, revision changes, set-up repeatability and flexibility for cells. This position is also responsible for assisting in the training of machine shop operators and set-up employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
• Provide and promote a safe work environment throughout the entire facility by following all safety programs and policies
• Partner with various team leaders and departments to continuously analyze and ensure the quality of CNC machining, Robotics and Fabrication processes meets customer and company standards
• Develop, implement, and approve CNC machining programs and processes for a variety of specialized CNC machines; Handtmann, MMC, CNC Bender, etc.
  • Complete set up sheets
    • Document machine cycles
    • Document set-up instructions
  • Assist with first time part process set-ups
  • Keep CAM files up to date with machine programs
  • Work with Quality Assurance Technicians on inspection methods
  • Approve process capability
  • Develop a flexible, repeatable set-up
  • Communicate with the customer support team (QROCs) on changes and results
• Develop and implement robotic processes in support of manufacturing process:
  • Provide robotic support for production operations corporate wide
  • Install and program new work cells and robots
  • Focus on continuous improvements for all robotic processes
  • Up to date and accurate documents and records
  • Developing, setting up, and training of PM programs for maintenance
  • Standardized robotic training to be used corporate wide
    • Program storage
    • Best practices
    • Programming software
  • Develop/Approve fabrication processes for assigned projects to include all of fab areas
    • Assist with first time part process set-ups
    • Complete set up sheets
      • Document machine cycles
      • Document set-up instructions
    • Work with Quality Assurance Technicians on inspection methods
    • Approve process capability
    • Develop a flexible, repeatable set-up
    • Communicate with the customer support team (QROCs) on changes and result

• Work with the Tooling department and machine improvement technicians to determine best possible solutions to trouble shoot CNC machining processes
• Complete revision changes to CNC machining processes
  • Program part changes
  • Work with the Tooling department and Machine Shop on changes
  • Maintain CAM file accuracy
  • Maintain CAD file accuracy
• Make machining/fabrication process improvements as needed
  • Analyze tool life and quality opportunities
  • Work with Applications group on cutting tool testing
  • Work with Tooling group on tooling improvements

Assist in development and monitoring of set-up times and research new ways to decrease set-up time

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
   • Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology required
2. Experience:
   • 5 years of CNC machine set-up and programming experience preferred
   • MMC, Robot and 5 axis machining experience desired
   • 5 years of manufacturing experience desired
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
   • Knowledge of programming software (CAD, SolidCAM, SurfCAM, OPUS)
   • Ability to recognize safety concerns
   • Strong coordination and judgment skills
   • Advanced math skills
   • Ability to effectively work in a team environment
   • Strong communication skills
   • Ability to quickly problem solve
   • Ability to multi-task
   • Strong blueprint reading skills with a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
   • Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment
   • Knowledge of Brown and Sharpe coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
   • Knowledge of Makino MMC software
   • Knowledge of MMC concepts
   • Knowledge of Robotic concepts
   • Knowledge of Robotic programming
   • Knowledge of 5 axis machining
   • Knowledge of CNC machine capabilities
   • Knowledge of manual programming

EQUIPMENT USED

• Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• CNC machines
• Cutting tools and holders
• Hand tools (torque wrenches, allen wrenches)

Inspection equipment (CMMs, RayTech, surface plates, length measuring devices, calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages, gage blocks, pins)

Benefits:

A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Live Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement

Salary: $24.52-$35.35

Salary : $25 - $35