CAM Technician

SOMACIS INC

Poway (CA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Life & AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account
PTO Program
Referral Program
Education Reimbursement Program
6+ holidays (3 floating)
Company holidays

Job summary

SOMACIS, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking an entry-level CAM Technician to translate customer-supplied data into manufacturing-ready NC rout programs and tools for PCB production.

You will collaborate with Front-End Engineering, create and modify tooling, edit CAD data per specs, and support continuous improvement while growing technical skills in a fast-paced PCB fabrication environment.

Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computer systems, operations, and commands.
  • Strong math skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work under pressure.
  • 0-2 years' experience in a manufacturing/CAM environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Front-End Engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth workflow and provide tools for meeting customer timelines.
  • Create, modify, and output manufacturing tools, programs, and documentation per engineering specs.
  • Edit customer CAD data according to engineering guidelines and specs.
  • Implement changes to tools and programs based on ECNs.
  • Generate rout, tooling, and fabrication programs from blueprint dimensions to NC rout commands.
  • Verify rout and drill programs against engineering specs.
  • Assist in creating custom tools to improve yields and reduce defects.
  • Continuously develop skills to stay current with industry trends.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication
Computer systems
Math skills
Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software
NC programming basics
G-code knowledge

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1084

Salary Range: $22.00 To $27.00 Annually

SOMACIS, Inc. – Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer for 50+ years
Company Overview:

SOMACIS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), serving a diverse range of industries including Aerospace, Avionic, Military, Commercial, and Medical Applications. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner and supplier of high-performance PCBs.

Position Description:

As an Entry-Level CAM Technician at Somacis, you will play a pivotal role in the transformation of customer-supplied data into manufacturing-ready programs and tools. Your meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality will contribute to our commitment to excellence in PCB manufacturing. Collaborating within a dynamic team, you will support manufacturing operations, troubleshoot challenges, and help drive efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate closely with the Front-End Engineering department and other manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth workflow and provide the necessary tools for meeting customer timelines.
  • Create, modify, and output manufacturing tools, programs, and documentation in alignment with engineering specifications.
  • Edit customer supplied CAD data according to engineering guidelines and specifications.
  • Implement modifications and changes to tools and programs based on Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
  • Generate rout, tooling, and fabrication programs by translating blueprint dimensions into NC rout commands.
  • Participate in verifying rout and drill programs to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
  • Assist in the creation of custom tools to enhance yields, address defects, and optimize production.
  • Continuously develop skills and knowledge to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school graduate or equivalent.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computer systems, operations, and commands
  • Strong math skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work under pressure.
  • 0-2 years’ experience.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k) match program
  • Company Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary life, Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • PTO Program
  • Referral Program
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • 6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays

Qualified applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship, Permanent, Asylee, or Refugee Status

Note: Job descriptions aim to provide accurate overviews of roles without exhaustive detail. They serve as reference points for fair pay considerations.

Somacis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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