CAM Programmer
Rockford Ball Screw Company
- Rockford, IL
- $70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leads and administers use of the CAM system to create CNC programs off-line and ensure their alignment with part drawing and setup documentation.
- Validate and refine CAM programs (as well as setup documentation) on the CNC machines as needed to achieve process capability and production release.
- Assist with the process for distributing CNC programs in a controlled manner to ensure only 1 program per part on a given machine and the corresponding setup documentation is available in advance to support quick changeover setup prep.
- Assist with resolving process / production issues including corrective actions to help eliminate / reduce scrap and rework.
- Assists in the analysis of equipment and tooling for improvements in methods, procedures, or design to improve profitability.
- Good working knowledge of many types of cutting tools and how to apply them.
- Help mentor / coach Setup employees on best practices for CNC programs, tooling selection and improving tooling life / minimize tooling costs.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow safety rules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and technical experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of machine shop experience preferred. Automation experience with robotics is desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct CAM programming experience required.
- Ability to read and understand drawings and GD&T.
- Solid proficiency with CAM systems, G & M coding experience a plus
- Experience with 3D CAD desired, SolidWorks preferred
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Proficient with a variety of metrological equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with ability to plan, organize and implement multiple projects
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Safety & Quality Focused