CNC Programmer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunStee LLC is seeking a drafting/ CAD technician to program CNC equipment and prepare cutting lists for production. You will verify drawings, prepare material layouts, and coordinate with design and production teams to resolve discrepancies.

The role requires 2+ years drafting in structural steel or similar fields, strong AutoCAD knowledge, and familiarity with SIGMA Nesting and related software. Office and shop interactions are common in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Program digitally-controlled machines using CNC software.
• Prepare cutting lists for the plant using manufacturing drawings.
• Post changes to computerized or manual control records, releases documents and work orders and notifies affected production departments.
• Provides technical support; assists machine operators in trouble shooting equipment; confers with equipment manufactures to resolve operational issue.

Skills

Math skills

Reading/comprehension of technical

Verbal/written communication

Education

AA or equivalent / trade cert

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oracle

SPM

SIGMA Nesting III

Job description

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 manufactures 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regularly required to sit, occasionally stands and walks, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to talk or hear. Seldom lifts and/or move up to 30 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:

General office and constant exposure to computer display. Occasional interaction with production employees in the fabrication facility.

SAFETY:

In the office setting this is generally not a safety-sensitive position. However, you may be required to be on-site at a job site, in this case, you are required to follow all safety rules established by the contractor. 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). Most production and production support positions fall into this category. 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

SunStee LLC 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.