What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Production Specialist (Programming/CAD) position at Metals 2 Go?
- Primary Responsibilities:
• Reviews customer drawing for completeness, looking for tolerances and all dimensions needed to produce the part.
• Creates or revises drawings to produce the part when the customer print is insufficient.
• Creates equipment programming using the appropriate nesting software that maximizes material utilization
• Consults with management team on scheduling decisions and quotation questions
• Communicate with customers to ensure prints/specifications are accurate prior to releasing the part for
production.
• Assists in educating Sales personnel on prints and programming, so they can better communicate with their
customers - Ability to program laser and plasma machines
- Physical & Work Requirements:
• Requires ability to perform primary job responsibilities while spending long periods of time at a computer
• May require evening or weekend work to assist Operations in troubleshooting production issues
• May require travel to the office during inclement weather conditions - Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with the following software (Experience with all is not required, but preferred):
o AutoCAD
o Inventor
o Flat nesting software (Primecut, Pronest, API 100, Tops 100, Sigmanest)
o 3D Programming software
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Customer service oriented
• Diligent attention to detail; completes task in a thorough manner
• Uses strong problem solving methods to provide effective solutions
• Can work as both a cohesive member of a team, as well as independently accomplish tasks
• Understanding of SPS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures - Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
o Outlook
o Excel
o Word
• Demonstrated experience with Drafting/Programming
• Relative experience with steel manufacturing
• Learning agility
• Completion of general technical training courses related to drafting/programming