What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mastercam CNC Programmer position at Holtec International?
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the CAD/CAM Programmer position is to review drawings and create the CAM programs using AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Mastercam. In addition, the CAD/CAM Programmer verifies machining programs match drawing interpretation and symbols, and supports Project Management by monitoring machining outcomes in the shop.
Essential Job Functions
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The primary purpose of the CAD/CAM Programmer position is to review drawings and create the CAM programs using AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Mastercam. In addition, the CAD/CAM Programmer verifies machining programs match drawing interpretation and symbols, and supports Project Management by monitoring machining outcomes in the shop.
Essential Job Functions
- Review Drawings / Assembly Drawings
- Review drawings for components and sub-assemblies from Project Management and identify the number of pieces to be drawn
- Identify weld symbols, surface symbols, and quantities of components to create Programs
- Select the correct post-processor program to code which machine will be used
- Create CNC machine program in Mastercam
- Select correct drawing file from drawing library for component to be programmed
- Select tools, drills, endmill, reamers, and facemills that will shape the component
- Create the tool path to program machine movement
- Program machine speeds and feeds
- Return the machining report to Programming Supervisor to be written for CNC machines
- Monitor machining outcomes on the floor
- Re-issuing programs if necessary
- Reports to Service Center Manager, Manager Shared Services Division
- Supports Project Managers, Corporate Procurement (Purchasing)
- Occasionally interfaces with Production Supervisors
- A minimum of an Associate’s degree (Engineering or Drafting) or a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Mastercam is required
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in print reading and drawing interpretation required to perform the duties
- Knowledge of machining practices (CNC machines, CNC programming)
- Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge and certification in Solidworks (2014) or most recent version
- Experience in a welding or heavy machining environment preferred.
- Create Burn Table program in SigmaNEST
- Create individual components drawings in AutoCAD and Solidworks (CAD)
- Advanced knowledge AutoCAD Mechanical (2011) including flat developments, intersections, and 3D drafting techniques
- Intermediate knowledge of Solidworks (2014)
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