CNC Programmer

ABOUT US

At Retrax, a RealTruck company, we take pride in our reputation for providing innovative and high quality retractable truck bed covers. We love what we do and thrive on the disciplines of design, development, and manufacturing. We strive for excellence in all we do! 

When you join our team, we offer competitive pay and benefits, an opportunity to build your career, and the chance to be part of our expanding product line-up. We have a great team of employees and we want you to join us in being part of the exciting future of Retrax! 

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Programmer will be responsible for programming commercial factory machines (routers, vertical milling, folding machines, decoiler, slitter, shear) that turn raw metals into usable components. This position will read blueprints and CAD files to understand the dimensions of the given component specification in order to properly create and modify CNC programs and setup machines to run new or existing programs. This position will also be responsible for evaluating and improving existing programming and machining/fabricating processes.  

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Create and modify CNC programs. Read electronic technical drawings (CAD) and set up new or to modify existing CNC machine programs to meet part specifications.
• Responsible for machine setup, including (CNC), routing, and machining. Setup tools and fixturing for new or existing programs. 
• Purchase tooling/tools. Create and submit purchase requests for new cutting and holding tools and fixtures. 
• Provide machine maintenance support, including software. Provide assistance to maintenance technicians for troubleshooting machine downtime. 
• Evaluate and improve programming and equipment efficiencies.  
• Validation of first article CNC manufactured parts. 
• In charge of some prototype parts and project management. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required. Technical trade education or associates degree is preferred.  
• 3 years of related experience and or training is required, or a combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses

• None

Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

• Knowledge of programming CNC machines, including machining, and routing. 

• Knowledge/understanding of CNC tooling. 

• Understanding of feeds, speeds and cutting dynamics. 

• Competency of the tools of the machining trade. Calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.. 

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. 

• Knowledge of MasterCAM and G-Code. 

• Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines and programs efficiently. 

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: balancing, kneeling, standing, walking, grasping, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based work environment.