CAD CAM Technician

Reko International Group Inc HQ; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reko International Group Inc HQ is seeking a senior CAD/CAM Technician to advance our CAD/CAM department, supporting quoting, tooling requirements, and new product feasibility studies. You will prepare CNC programs, set up sheets, and maintain all programs with current revisions on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration with tooling, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates have a minimum of ten years CAD/CAM experience on large CNC equipment,

Qualifications

• Ten years CAD/CAM experience on large CNC cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and machining equipment incl. Heidenhain/Fanuc.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC programs and setup sheets; assist tool crib and operators.
• Maintain programs and revisions across shop floor; ensure data accuracy.
• Support quoting, tooling needs, and new project feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with tooling supervisor to maintain tool databases and material data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and production scheduling.

Skills

CAD/CAM

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

Heidenhain

Fanuc

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the senior-level CAD/CAM Technician will provide both high-level support and continuous improvement to the CAD/CAM department. Be an active member of the team that assists and advises in our critical front-end processes including quoting, special tooling requirements, and new product feasibility studies. Both manual experience and CAD/CAM based computer software experience, to provide programs and other critical details for CNC machines, create set up sheets and tooling sheets for the machine operators / tool crib. Maintain all programs accessible to each machine and control current program revisions on the shop floor.

Here is what a typical day looks like!

• Maintain positive relationships with CAD/CAM software suppliers.
• Maintain all customer engineering data and intellectual property at the correct revision level.
• Maintain all engineering changes, repair proposals, and designs.
• Preparation of CNC programs forCNC controlsin relevant language for the controllers usedat Concorde. This may include manual programming or changes at the machine.
• Attend the machines for programming and fixture problem solving.
• Attend and advise at internal kick off meetings (line up meetings) for new projects to ensure there is an understanding of the scope of the project.
• Assist in ensuring that proper job data is presented to the floor and controlled.
• Revise and improve the method that customer data is stored / saved on our network.
• Assist in quoting cycle times when required.
• Collaborate with the Tooling Supervisor to develop and maintain machine-specific tool databases, including material-based tool data.
• Implement and manage a colour tolerance chart for all designs and shop floor diagrams. Manage all shop floor programs and revisions.
• Prioritize continuous improvement to identify and implement processes that will improve productivity, quality, profitability, and safety.
• Follow all safety protocolsas outlined in the Health and Safety program and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work ina clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Perform all other dutiesas assigned.

The value you bring to our company!

• A minimum of ten (10) years of CAD/CAM experience on large CNC machine cutting equipment, including strong technical knowledge of machining processes and manual programming.
• Experience in the machine tool industry including exposure to precision 2D machining.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software programs and machining equipment, including Heidenhain and Fanuc controllers.
• Experience on castings.
• Ability to develop and disseminate information to other staff on processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong mechanical problem solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to maintain production scheduling deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Reko International Group Inc. is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those who may need accommodations, to apply to join our team. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) please contact us should you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process.

INDHP

6:00am-4:30pm typical office hours with overtime as required.