CNC Programmer & Process Improvement Technician

Enerpac Tool Group; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enerpac Tool Group in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer Tech to program and operate CNC machines, using CAD/CAM to support production and prepare labor, material, and time estimates.

You will read blueprints, set up tooling, work with engineers to improve processes, and help standardize operations to reduce costs while maintaining safety and quality. Monday–Friday shift, with potential Saturday work when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in drafting, design, manufacturing technology, or equivalent; continue education to Manufacturing Engineer while gaining practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in CNC manufacturing processes and process improvement within a Lean environment.
• Fluent demonstrated CNC programming skills on lathes and machining centers is expected.

Responsibilities

• Programming, Writing/Editing, setup, and operation of CNC machines and machining centers per process sheets.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specs to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials on mills and lathes.
• Calculate and set controls for speed, feed, and depth; enter commands for CNC machines.
• Develop component drawings using form, fit, and function assembly drawings.
• Perform cost-estimating functions; operate CAD/CAM tools to design tooling and fixtures.
• Advise engineers on design discrepancies and manufacturing limitations; propose cost-efficient improvements.
• Assist engineers with establishing labor standards for CNC equipment.
• Identify external vendors for tooling/fixtures and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with Focused Factory team to improve processes and standardize methods.
• Share knowledge with other engineers to improve quality and profitability.
• Support training programs for other machinists.
• Identify equipment needs and prepare capital equipment justifications.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

Oracle ERP

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Speeds & Feeds

Micrometers

Unit conversion

MS Office

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate Degree in drafting, design, manufacturing technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

Inventor

Oracle ERP

Job description

Enerpac Tool Group in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer Tech to program and operate CNC machines, using CAD/CAM to support production and prepare labor, material, and time estimates.

You will read blueprints, set up tooling, work with engineers to improve processes, and help standardize operations to reduce costs while maintaining safety and quality. Monday–Friday shift, with potential Saturday work when needed.