CNC Programmer

SunSteel, LLC; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

SunSteel in Sunnyside, WA, seeks an experienced CNC programmer for structural steel production. You'll program CNC machines from work orders, verify drawings, and prepare cut-lists for production and inventory control.

You will use AutoCAD and SIGMA Nesting, check dimensions, post changes, and support operators in troubleshooting. A two-year drafting background and technical schooling are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent or certification from trade/technical school.
• Two years drafting experience in structural steel or related fields; or equivalent.
• AutoCAD 2006 knowledge; proficiency in Excel/Word.
• Experience with Oracle, SPM and SIGMA Nesting III preferred.
• Good math skills; ability to work with metric and standard systems.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, drawings/blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate with customers.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machines from work orders.
• Verify accuracy of drawings and prepare cut-lists for production.
• Post changes to control records and notify production departments.
• Troubleshoot equipment and confer with manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate job files and inventory-related data.
• Assist operators in troubleshooting and operations.

Skills

Drafting experience

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SIGMA Nesting

SIGMA Nesting III

Oracle

SPM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Reports to: Production Control Supervisor Hourly: $23.00 - $27.00 Department: Production Control Location: Sunnyside, WA

JOB SUMMARY

Programs Structural CNC machines for production in accordance with work orders. Checks and verifies accuracy of drawings. Provides cut-lists for production and inventory control measures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Examines documents such as drawings, job files, change orders and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data according to architect’s drawing.
• Prepares layout drawings and list of material.
• Confers with document originators to resolve discrepancies and compiles required changes to documents.
• Consult with design department for any special conditions.
• Maintains job file so that status of any job is readily available.
• Collects information from all available sources including reference drawings and other sources in-order to complete the drawings.
• Performs verification for dimension correctness and interference between elements.
• Utilizes computer assisted drafting (AutoCAD) equipment and software to verify and correct the drawings.
• Posts changes to computerized or manual control records, releases documents and work orders and notifies affected production departments.
• Checks inventory levels; coordinates with material handlers for production planning.
• Provides technical support; assists machine operators in trouble shooting equipment; confers with equipment manufacturers to resolve operational issue.
• Prepare cutting lists for the plant using manufacturing drawings.
• Program digitally-controlled machines using CNC software.
• Conduct SIGMA Nesting using AutoCad and SIGMA Nesting software.
• Assists machine operators in trouble shooting equipment. Confers with equipment manufacturer to resolve operational issues.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with co-workers, supervisors and clients.
• Other job duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent, or certification from trade or technical school in a related discipline.
• Two years drafting experience in structural steel, pre-engineered buildings, or steel joist construction; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AutoCAD 2006, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with computer software including Oracle, SPM & SIGMA Nesting III preferred.
• Must have good math skills including the ability to work using both metric and standard systems.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, specifications, governmental regulations, drawings/blueprints (structural and MBS).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In general, employee is exposed to a structural steel fabrication environment with excessive noise levels; occasional exposure to vibration and outside weather conditions; frequently works near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; seldom works in high, precarious places and is seldom exposed to risk of electrical shock.

SAFETY

This is a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and / or the public (in this case the end-user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category.

Sunsteel is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening must be passed and continued random drugs screening will be administered if employment is offered - no exceptions.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k (with match), Paid Time Off, gym reimbursement and other benefits.

SunSteel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.