SUMMARY

This person will report to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Directs and plans numerical control programs to produce valve bodies and components from engineering drawings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Responsible for writing of new and maintenance of existing programs.

  • Investigates new cost reduction developments and applications for N/C operation (e.g. tools, methods, CAM)

  • Directs the preparation of N/C and CAM documentation for use by NC Programming manufacturing personnel.

  • Coordinates N/C and CAM methods and design criteria with other manufacturing and Engineering personnel. Meets with Manufacturing and Manufacturing engineering management to resolve N/C related production problems.

  • Manages the maintenance of N/C and CAM files and computer based data systems, including shop floor Direct Numerical Control (DNC) system.

  • Provides shop support for continuing N/C machine operations.

  • Evaluates engineering drawings to determine parts and tooling which can be economically and efficiently produced by N/C operations.

  • Determines the cutting tool path, speeds and feeds, and methods to be used on N/C machine tool.

  • Maintains and revises programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

  • Prepares programs, including “Master Family of Parts” programs, for N/C machines through computer equipment.

  • Develops and prepares N/C documentation for use by machine operators.

  • Assists machine operators in tool and tape proofing.

  • Maintains tape library and related records.

  • Writes and/or revises programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

  • Investigates new tooling/methods.


REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES (i.e. language skills, mathematical abilities etc.)

  • Knowledge of N/C machines, methods and practices in planning and developing operational programs for N/C machines.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and designs.
  • Knowledge of Esprit 2-1/2 access turn/mill CNC programming.
  • Familiarity with general machine shop practices, production layout practices, sequences, tooling arrangements, machine setup, and instructions for machining operations.
  • Some knowledge of Esprit Post Development a plus.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school OR six months to one year related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Solidworks and AutoCad).

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