CAM Programmer

Rockford Ball Screw Co.; Rockford (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarterly bonus

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Rockford Ball Screw Co. is seeking an experienced CAM Programmer to develop CNC programs for NPI and to improve existing programs using our CAM system.

The role emphasizes tooling selection, process improvements, and collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and operations to optimize machining and automation processes. Responsibilities include administering CAM software, validating programs on CNC machines, and ensuring proper setup documentation for quick changeovers.

Formación

• Must have solid CAM programming experience and ability to create offline CNC programs.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to select and test tooling, optimize processes, and support NPI.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and administer CAM system usage to create CNC programs off-line.
• Validate and refine CAM programs and setup docs for production release.
• Distribute programs and setup docs to ensure single program per part per machine.
• Assist with resolving process issues to reduce scrap and rework.
• Assist in analyzing equipment and tooling for profitability improvements.
• Mentor setup staff on CAM programming and tooling optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

CAM programming

3D CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Reading drawings

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

2-year technical degree

Herramientas

SolidWorks

CAM software

Descripción del empleo

Description

Summary/Objective

The CAM Programmer will help create CNC programs for NPI as well as improve existing programs through robust CAM system to optimize machining and minimize setups. They will help select and test tooling to ensure maximum quality and efficiency. They work closely with the Manufacturing Engineer and operations teams to troubleshoot, optimize performance, and implement process improvements with machining and automation processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Leads and administers use of the CAM system to create CNC programs off-line and ensure their alignment with part drawing and setup documentation.
2. Validate and refine CAM programs (as well as setup documentation) on the CNC machines as needed to achieve process capability and production release.
3. 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.
4. Assist with resolving process / production issues including corrective actions to help eliminate / reduce scrap and rework.
5. Assists in the analysis of equipment and tooling for improvements in methods, procedures, or design to improve profitability.
6. Good working knowledge of many types of cutting tools and how to apply them.
7. Help mentor / coach Setup employees on best practices for CNC programs, tooling selection and improving tooling life / minimize tooling costs.
8. Any/all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

None

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing/office environment. Must be able to operate a computer/keyboard, ability to use phone, and sit for extended periods of time. Communicate using speech, hearing, written, and vision skills. May also work occasionally on the production floor requiring the use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to- safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed work boots or shoes.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The standard working hours for exempt employees are set at 45 hours per week with a 30-minute lunch break each day. General business hours are 6:30 am- 5:00 pm. this position follows a specific work schedule of Monday through Friday 6:30 am- 4:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet business demands.

Compensation

Our current hiring pay range for this position is $80,000- $100,000. This hiring pay range is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills and certifications.

In addition to this base pay, Rockford Ball Screw employees are eligible for a bonus. Depending on your position you may be categorized into different tiers in the quarterly or annual bonus plan. Currently, this position is classified as a Quarterly Bonus within the Individual Contributor tier.

Benefits

Rockford Ball Screw believes a happy healthy employee is what makes our business work. We want to continuously invest in the people that make it happen. Rockford Ball Screw eligible employees have access to a comprehensive competitive package. Please visit our website at https://rockfordballscrew.com/contact/careers/ for more information.

Travel

None

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. High School Diploma/GED equivalent or significant relevant work experience.
3. 2-year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and technical experience
4. Minimum of 5 years of direct CAM programming experience
5. Experience with 3D CAD, SolidWorks preferred.
6. Ability to read and understand drawings and GD&T

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years of machine shop experience
2. 1+ years G & M coding experience

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.