CNC PROGRAMMER

Position Responsibilities:

• Strong organizational skills to be able to track work in process and live orders on daily and weekly schedules        
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Plataine programming software 
• Knowledge of G-code and Shoda routers is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills orally and by email with other departments including Product development, engineering and maintenance
• Ability to import frames to Plataine using SolidWorks models and or SolidCam, AutoCAD drawings
• Communicate cost saving methods to PD and Engineering 
• Ability to prioritize and flexibility to switch priorities on a moment’s notice to supply CNC frames to customers
• Communicate to Router operators their work load and priorities as they change from hour to hour

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Nesting software experience
• Pade CNC Programming experience
• SolidCam, SolidWorks, E-lab and AutoCad experience
• Microsoft excel and Outlook 
• AS400
• 6S

Other Duties and Descriptions:    

• Ability to troubleshoot CNC Pade and Shoda routers when needed.
• Ability and willingness to operate CNC routers
• Request maintenance and or outside service tech as needed.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: lift over 10 lbs. frequently; up to 35 pounds occasionally; more weight requires help or team lifting.
• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Must be able to sit/walk/stand 8 hours and required to walk/stand throughout shift.
• Fingering or Manual Dexterity: Position requires frequent use of computer keyboard, mouse, screen and on-line communication.
• Environment: Indoors, not always environmentally controlled.
• Vision:  Color determination for quality control and correct material selection.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for
• precision. 
• Attention to Detail: Precise in following company guidelines for best cost solution to resolve customer issues.
• Self-Control: Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance: Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Time Pressure: Position requires sensitivity to meeting promises, deadlines and timing commitments.