CNC CAD/CAM Technician - 3rd Shift

Snap-on; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on in Milwaukee seeks an Engineering Technician to create CAD/CAM drawings and CNC programs, and to edit G-code/M-code. You will work with fixture/work holding concepts and support manufacturing engineering on the shop floor.

The role requires strong tooling knowledge, attention to quality, and proficiency with MS Office. A high school diploma and CNC experience are expected; 3rd shift 10 pm–6 am with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer certificate/associate degree or apprenticeship in CNC machining.
• Five years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to convey information effectively in writing, presentations or speeches to other employees.
• Two years preferred CAD/CAM experience.
• Five years preferred experience with operation of CNC lathes and/or mills.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of measuring tools, equipment and concepts.
• Excellent geometric tolerancing and dimensioning knowledge.
• Excellent print reading skills.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate CAD/CAM drawings of parts using supplied print or sketch.
• Generate CNC programs from the CAD/CAM software.
• Strong knowledge of machine tooling and proper usage.
• Perform CNC programming at a machine control, and offline, including using software
• Maintain information in Excel or Word based on CNC programs.
• Control the handling of CNC programs from the server to CNC machines.
• Monitor, document and control changes made to CNC programs.
• Have general design concepts of fixture or work holding components.
• Troubleshoot machining related issues (tooling, machines and programming)
• Troubleshoot robots/automation (manipulation & point setting).
• Assist and aid manufacturing Engineering
• Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

CNC Programming

CAD/CAM literacy

Attention to detail

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Certificate/Associate degree in CNC machining

Apprenticeship in CNC

Tools

CAD/CAM software

G-code/M-code

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Machine tooling knowledge

CNC lathes & mills operation

Job description

Snap-on in Milwaukee seeks an Engineering Technician to create CAD/CAM drawings and CNC programs, and to edit G-code/M-code. You will work with fixture/work holding concepts and support manufacturing engineering on the shop floor.

The role requires strong tooling knowledge, attention to quality, and proficiency with MS Office. A high school diploma and CNC experience are expected; 3rd shift 10 pm–6 am with some flexibility.