Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Tata Technologies; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Wisconsin seeks an experienced programmer to create and maintain programs for turret punch, laser cutting, and related sheet metal operations. You will handle press brakes, panel benders, and robotic brakes while updating floor routings and BOMs for efficient processing.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation skills, SAP/ERP familiarity, and proficiency with SigmaNest and G-code. Suitable candidates come from sheet metal fabrication or OEM manufacturing backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal blanking and bending preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and prints.
• Strong technical aptitude and fast software learning.
• Sheet metal fabrication or OEM manufacturing background favored.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain programs for press brakes, panel benders, and robotic brakes.
• Maintain and modify floor routings and BOMs for sheet metal processing.
• Resolve programming issues and optimize setups.

Skills

Amada robot programming

VPSS 4i

SAP routings/BOM

SigmaNest laser setup

Reading drawings

PDM/ERP AS/400

G-code/M-code

Education

High school diploma

Technical School/Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProE

Job description

The Programmer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of programs for turret punch, laser cutting machines, and dimension flats.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain programs for press brakes, panel benders, and robotic brakes.
• Maintains and/or changes the floor routings and BOMs required for processing the parts through the sheet metal department.
• Resolve programming issues.

Required Qualifications:

Key point: Focus on candidates with experience in sheet metal blanking and bending, not lathe, mill, or general machining programming backgrounds.

Priority skills (in order):

• Amada robot programming for press brakes
• Amada turret blanking software (VPSS 4i)
• SAP experience (routings and bills of material)
• SigmaNest experience for laser part setup

Additional considerations:

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Candidates from sheet metal fabrication, OEM manufacturing, metal forming, or related industries are likely a better fit than traditional machining backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school Diploma
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical School/Associate Degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints
• Ability to interact effectively with both production and engineering employees
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and PDM/ERP systems (AS/400, iSeries, MAPICS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of creating AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or ProE
• Proficient in SigmaNest, Striker, and G-code/M-code
• Demonstrated knowledge of fabrication sheet metal processes including punch press, brake press, laser, and CNC)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.