Programmer

Summary

Support new and revised product manufacturing processes with the development of 5 axis and 3 axis CNC router trim path programing. Secondary support of product manufacturing process with document control and manufacturing plan development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities
• Program new and revised parts that are asked via e-mail, verbally, or from Project Board
• Interrogate drawing and advise any compliance concerns
• Use computer model info given to by engineering verbally or via e-mail.
• Ensure all computer files (CNC programs and support files) are backed up
• Verify that the model you are working matches Rev Level with drawing
• Verify CNC alignment before starting debugging
• Verify programmed parts meet drawing specification unless discussed
• Address any quality, capability or measurability issues with QA/engineering
• Minimize cycle time and still achieve expected part quality
• Help maintain control of FA parts that are formed waiting for programming.
• Manage formed parts after project is tasked to you.
• Rev Control all programs with line in header stating “part” rev and date programmed.
• Use program header to stop work on any programs that are pending revision
• Always make sure that the header information gets updated with current rev level
• Maintain “CNC Master Files”
• Add new programs from floor and new parts that you create
• Replace modified programs
• Eliminate any duplicate files
• Reprogram existing parts that need improvement
• Maintain Multifab’s trust in routers
• Alignment checks for operators
• Reduce amount of down time associated with set ups
• Keep amount of debugging time for new projects to a minimum
• Preparation before going to router (i.e., part indexing test, plumbing, bits etc.)
• Align fixture with Surfcam model prior to getting on router.
• Assist production operators as needed to maintain an efficient work flow
• Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer’s experience
• Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, and others with whom we may work.
• Contributes to a successful workgroup and fosters a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of workload and progress by using the Engineering Project Board.
• Come to engineering update meeting prepared to discuss priorities and workload
• Help create and maintain bit inventory for production operators to work from
• Study repeatability of our routers.
• Document Control
• Planning
• Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, the management, and others with whom we may work.
• Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Exhibits solid time management skills and ability to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activities
• Professional appearance
• M-F ( 8 hour shift), work overtime as is needed to get projects done
• Maintain a clean and organized work areas
• Ability to use email system and word processing to communicate
• Gain and maintain proficiency in Surfcam (training, magazines, user groups etc.)
• Ability to be assertive and provide feedback as needed
• Be respectful at all times

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in an office environment (constant 67-100%) and requires seldom (0-10%) movement into a warehouse environment

Physical Demand

• Sitting: Constant 67-100% - Sit on adjustable computer chair at desk (may stand)
• Standing: Occasional 11-33% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Walking: Occasional 11-33% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Heights/Ladders/Stairs: Seldom 0-10% - Use ladder to retrieve product from shelves
• Twisting at waist: Seldom 0-10% - Twist to lift product/documents
• Bending/Stooping: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate bend/stoop
• Squatting/Kneeling: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate squat/kneel
• Crawling: Never
• Reaching Out: Seldom 0-10% - Pick product from shelves and retrieve documents
• Talking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructions
• Working Above Shoulders: Seldom 0-10%
• Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/products
• Fine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - Keyboard typing, writing, filing, controls on equipment
• Foot Controls: Never
• Driving: Never
• Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100% - Computer mouse use, keyboard typing
• Vibratory Tasks: Never
• Lifting 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Lift work documents and/or product
• Carrying 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Carry work documents and/or product
• Pushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinet
• Comments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretion

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.