Overview

Plans, writes code, and installs programs to automate power driven machines, tube bend to cut, sculpt, and finish metal.

Responsibilities

• Using a tube bending machine and working from written instructions and plans.


• Review 3D CAD design blueprints.


• Perform necessary calculations for programming and translate instructions into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.


• Write new or modify existing programs as necessary.


• Fabricate parts by flaring, deburring, trimming, and forming material of various dimensions.


• Check completed programs by running simulations or tests.


• Monitor all programs to ensure blueprints are followed safely and successfully.


• Evaluate all completed designs to validate functions for improvements and efficiency.


• Follow an Oracle MRP schedule to ensure jobs are fully loaded and completed in accordance with set deadlines.


• Provide training to new operators as necessary.


• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.


• Other duties including housekeeping and 6S.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:


• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work.


• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.


• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.


• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.


• Supports the team’s efforts to succeed through communication, prioritization, and planning of work activities.


• Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

• High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• CNC certification from an accredited technical school preferred.


• Superior knowledge of CNC programming knowledge required.


• Proficient knowledge of electronics, machine tools, and fabrication metal shop work required.


• Excellent reading comprehension and math skills, to include algebra, trigonometry, and physics.


• Ability to continue education for new techniques and programs as they emerge.


• Strong understanding of safety procedures.


• Must be capable of utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.


• Ability to sit for long periods of time.


• Requires occasional bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.


• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.


• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

• Exposed to cold, heat, noise, and mechanical/electrical fumes or odors.


• Able to work in an air-conditioned office, outside, or in the shop as necessary.