CNC Programmer

Husky; Bolton; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Benefits package

Onsite fitness center

Safe workplace

Job summary

Husky Technologies is seeking a CNC programmer/technician in Bolton to support automated manufacturing processes. The role involves understanding CNC programming fundamentals, CAD/CAM design, and ensuring a closed-loop production workflow.

You will collaborate with Designers and Manufacturing Technicians, troubleshoot, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to EH&S guidelines. The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Engineering) preferred.
• Approx. 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Tooling/fixture design experience preferred.
• Advanced CAD/CAM & verification software skills (Unigraphics, Vericut).
• Solid GD&T understanding and impact on CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of design rules and models using CAD/CAM system and custom software.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM/Fixture Design and programming rules for automated part-programming.
• Lead and perform troubleshooting across CNC equipment and processes.
• Develop programming aligned with interfaces and line automation requirements.
• Collaborate with Designers and Manufacturing Technicians to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

CAD/CAM skills

GD&T knowledge

Fixture design

CNC programming

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng Tech

Tools

Unigraphics

Vericut

Job description

What we offer

• Highly competitive wages and shift premiums for afternoon/evening and weekend shifts(pay is dependent on experience and role/level)
• Excellent benefits package and retirement savings plans with company matching
• Competitive vacation policy supporting work/life balance
• Clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with air quality, climate control and outstanding safety records
• Onsite fitness and wellness center, with access to onsite medical practitioners
• Only 20 minutes north of Toronto Pearson Airport

Key Requirements

• Must be able to work rotating shift schedules
• Must be able to commute to Bolton

Understanding the logic and functionality behind CNC machines to provide information in proper sequence in an increasingly automated environment. Assisting in programing maintenance and troubleshooting to support the closed-loop process.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of design rules and models using CAD/CAM system and custom software

• Deep knowledge of automation, custom order requirements & data flow
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM/Fixture Design
• Work with customized templates for automated part-programming based on a set of predefined programming rules
• UADM familiarity (i.e., feedback given to the system upon program completion)
• Manage design rules and model
• Ensure closed-loop process
• Leads, structures and performs programming troubleshooting on a wide range of numerical control equipment.
• Lead and perform troubleshooting to generate multiple hypotheses regarding the causes of a problem by employing methodical, logical approaches to problem solving
• Develops programming congruent with interfaces and line automation requirements (E.g., can design EDM electrodes for PT & closures)

Knowledge of the operational processes

• Understand order of operations and support quality fixturing
• Understand design and manufacturing processes for ease of manufacturability
• Create best practices on rare or newly encountered features
• Prepare job documentation for new/modified jobs and tool testing
• Complete understanding of machine programming and capabilities
• Interacts with Designers and Manufacturing Technicians to make sure developed processes are manufacturing friendly
• Analyze and adjust the structure and functionality of models for accurate programming
• Ensures activities are aligned to mission-critical priorities by understanding and implementing activities that align to the bigger picture objectives (e.g., cost, quality, speed, etc.)
• Identifies and drives continuous improvement initiatives & reviewed controlled processes for implementation

Manage small task related projects

• Adopts continuous improvement programs
• Monitor and update the programming rules in collaboration with Development and Manufacturing Engineering
• Pull and understand necessary data from tool library (as needed)
• Patch up and make repairs to programming as needed, especially for larger initiatives Implements continuous improvement programs & documents controlled process upon approval
• Champions EH&S guidelines and safety principles and encourages team members to follow, enhance and develop safety standards. Serves as a role model for team members
• Develops and enhances solutions to enable adoption of changes to the organization

Interact with operators to ensure processes are manufacturing friendly

• Interact with designers and key points of contact on manufacturability issues
• Interact with programmers in other locations (Bolton/Lux) for global process standardization
• Act as ‘gatekeeper’ of information
• Participate in Manufacturing Review meetings and/or Design Review meetings to support design for manufacturability

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary diploma in a related field (i.e. Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.) preferred.
• Approx. 3 years or more in a manufacturing environment
• Tooling/fixture design preferred
• Advanced knowledge of CAD/CAM software skills (e.g., Unigraphics) and Verification Software skills (e.g., Vericut), and is able to diagnose, troubleshoot and make corrections to most models when possible (e.g., change features in bridge, fix geometry. etc)
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of GD&T (G&M codes) and the correlation between machine and controls
• Demonstrates understanding of implications of design and manufacturing processes on CNC programming when necessary.

Vacancy: Replacement

Pay Range: $31 - $36 per hour

Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky Technologies TM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion ofany disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.