CNC Equipment Programmer

Shickel Corporation; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant or cafeteria nearby

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled operator to manage computer-aided graphic display arrangements for cutting metal parts. You will interpret work orders and blueprints, retrieve stored parts data, and manipulate images on a computer. Strong knowledge of industrial metals and algebraic concepts is required. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where precision and problem-solving are key.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, and manuals.
• Knowledge of industrial metal types and characteristics.
• Problem-solving skills with concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computer for graphic display of parts for optimal cutting arrangement.
• Retrieve and manipulate stored parts data and graphic displays.
• Draw parts from blueprints using CAD or a digitizer.
• Manipulates parts images to optimal arrangement and saves layouts in memory; backs up data regularly.
• Draws parts from blueprints using CAD or a digitizer.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Computer commands operation

Nesting requirements interpretation

Basic algebra and geometry

Forklift operation

Tools

CAD software

Digitizer

Job description

Operates a computer to draw and layout a graphic display of parts to be cut in optimum arrangement (nest) and generates computer files for Laser and/or water jet to cut metal parts.

• Reviews shop orders to determine job specifications and nesting requirements.
• Reads and interprets work orders, blueprints, sketches, product specifications, or oral instructions.
• Operates computer commands to retrieve stored parts data and graphic displays, such as simulated patterns or templates, and displays.
• Manipulates parts images on a computer screen into the optimum arrangement. Enters commands to title and store layouts in computer memory and to build and maintain source files; regularly backs up data.
• Draws parts from blueprints or specifications using CAD or a digitizer.

What it takes:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Calculate various quantities such as percentage, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Working knowledge of industrial metal types and characteristics. and able to use all types of forklifts.

Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.