CAD/CAM Technician

Kendall Howard; Chisago City (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendall Howard is seeking a CAD/CAM Technician to utilize CAD software for technical drawings and CAM techniques for programming manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have CNC setup experience and proficiency in Solidworks.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC setup experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Solidworks is required.
• Consideration for training may be given.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to create technical drawings for manufacturing.
• Prepare CAM instructions for machines to manufacture products.
• Mentor and train machine operators on best practices.

Skills

CNC setup

Solidworks

CAM techniques

Tools

Solidworks

RADAN

Streambend

ARTube

woodWop

PLANAR

Job description

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Our team is made up of hungry, humble, and capable people who are making a difference every day within the technology industry and we are looking to add to the team!

Why work for Kendall Howard?

Well, besides the standard competitive wages and benefits package for all full-time employees, yada, yada, yada... we have some awesome other stuff! We have many potluck days (as in like I gained 5 lbs. from working here), holiday parties (who doesn’t like a reason to celebrate?) and cannot forget the fantastic people (I mean we did write this awesome job description, so we have to be pretty cool right?).

Benefits at Kendall Howard:

We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, voluntary supplement insurance options, a 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match because we're generous like that), and paid time off (PTO). It's more than a job, it's a place where your well-being matters.

Job Summary:

The CAD/CAM Technician position is accountable utilizing software to produce technical drawing and production drawings for fabrication. The role also applies CAM techniques to prepare programs for manufacturing, contributing directly to the realization of engineering designs in the production process.

Essential Functions:

• Use CAD software to convert design concepts into detailed technical drawings that can be used for manufacturing our parts.
• Create blueprints, technical drawings, or 3-D computer designs of products for prototyping.
• Use CAM to prepare instructions for machines to manufacture products.
• Selects raw materials, cutting tools, and miscellaneous shop supplies to be ordered by the Purchasing Department for special parts requirements
• Oversees the flow of programed parts according to priority and need date.
• Creates part specific set-up sheets, verifies programs at first run, updates all CAD and CAM information for later duplication.
• Works closely with machine operators ensuring effective communication and work instructions.
• Mentors and trains machine operators on best machining practices, assists in troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Management, Engineering, and machine operators on new job launches and continuous improvement activities.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

The CAD/CAM Technician candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of CNC setup experience or equivalent experience. Experience with Solidworks is required, and RADAN, Streambend, ARtube, woodWop and PLANAR is preferred. For the right candidate without experience, consideration may be given to train for the position and will be at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

Kendall Howard is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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