CNC Programmer-Basic (Chicago)

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the electrical industry as a CNC Programmer, where you will create and modify CNC programs for various technologies. This role requires a strong background in CNC programming and CAD software, with opportunities to impact the electrical grid positively. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with metal cutting/forming operations.
• Experience in SolidEdge 3D modeling or equivalent CAD software.
• Minimum 3 years operating or programming machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Creating and modifying 2D Sketches and 3D part models using Solid Edge CAD.
• Generating G and M machine code using Esprit and RadanCAM.
• Investigating new technologies regarding tooling and processing methods.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Interpersonal Skills

CNC Programming

Solid Edge CAD

Robotic Programming

Education

Certificate in CNC/CAM related field

Job description

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 6:00 am- 2:30pm (Monday- Friday)
• Overtime, as needed

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $43,400 - $54,300. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a CNC Programmer!

Are you passionate about CNC Programming? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our fabrication function. As a Basic CNC Programmer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The CNC Programming group is responsible for creating CNC programs throughout the fabrication department, including for lathes, mills, press brakes, punch press, laser, waterjet, and other technologies as we keep improving our processing equipment. You will work with various types of drawings and blueprints, ranging from simple hand-drawn documents or detail drawings to CAD-generated assemblies. You will be required to maintain high quality and productivity standards and adhere to all applicable safety practices and procedures. This position requires good verbal communication skills and the ability to work closely with other Programmers, machinists, engineers, designers, and production personnel in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and modifying 2D Sketches using the Solid Edge CAD software application
• Creating and modifying basic 3D part models using the Solid Edge CAD software application
• Creating 2D DXF Files from Solid Edge models and other available computer-generated files
• Developing and maintaining tooling standards, and tool code drawings
• Selecting appropriate tools, feeds, and speeds to be used during machining of the part
• Generating G and M machine code using the Esprit and RadanCAM software applications
• Basic programming of Robotic equipment applications
• Investigating trends in cutting tool applications
• Investigating new technologies regarding tooling and processing methods as they relate to CNC machine tools
• Working with factory personnel to troubleshoot both old and new CNC programs
• Performing associated data tasks in Oracle and 3DX applications

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

• Has, or is pursuing, a certificate in CNC/CAM related field
• Minimum 1 year experience with metal cutting/forming operations
• Ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, use inspection tools, and read basic machine code commands
• Good interpersonal skills to work with engineers, designers, and machinists
• Experience in SolidEdge 3D modeling or equivalent CAD software
• Preferred experience programming robotic applications
• Minimum 3 years operating or programming machining equipment
• Experience with offline CNC programming for sheet metal processing and basic robotic programming

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Occasional during program prove outs at machines
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting of parts
• Walking: Frequent walking within the S&C complex (about 1 mile)
• Carrying: Occasional carrying of CNC tools or parts short distances
• Reaching: Occasional reaching to investigate parts in machines
• Handling: Occasional handling of CNC tools or parts
• Other: Frequent use of computer workstation monitor, keyboard, and mouse

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail].

No fixed Deadline