What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD/CAM Designer position at Ellwood Group Inc?
Ellwood Crankshaft Group is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECG's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.
Today, ECG has four facilities throughout PA. We are seeking a full-time CAD/CAM Designer to help support Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine in Hermitage, PA and other ECG facilities as needed. Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function. Pay range will vary based on selected candidate’s experience level. This non-exempt position may require overtime, weekends, rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities.
CAD PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Creating a solid model from a customer’s drawing
- Creating a process part/drawing from a solid model (w/stock) for use in the shop (either metric or inch)
- Creating a model/drawing by taking measurements of an existing part (reverse engineering)
- Creating tooling assemblies / drawings
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary
CAM PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Creating CNC programs for Mill/Turns, Lathes, Mills, Grinders and any other related CNC machinery according to manufacturing blueprints
- Utilizing CAM software and verification software to create and/or modify CNC programs
- Provide CNC programming support to multi-axis, turning, and milling machines
- Have a working knowledge of Siemens 840C, 840D, Fagor, and Fanuc. Okuma and Landis controls
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years’ experience in Programming using MasterCam or NX or an associate degree in drafting or related field (High School Diploma or GED required)
- Ability to use CAD/Solid Modeling software (Solid Works and/or Siemens NX)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Strong math skills, with the ability to understand complex 3D geometry
- Thorough understanding of tooling and fixturing
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing and manufacturing processes
- Ability to work well with a team while also working independently
- Detailed oriented and ability to organize and prioritize
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills in the use of Microsoft products Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Valid driver’s license
