(CONTRACT) CNC Programmer - Wichita

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita seeks an experienced CAD/CAM programmer to program CNC equipment for 3- and 5-axis cutting, lathes and routers from engineering drawings.

Convert drawings into G-code, implement changes, enter new specs, and plan future jobs while machines run, ensuring revisions are correct.

Inspect parts to blueprint specifications, design and repair basic fixtures, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CAD/CAM programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Attention to detail and ability to read drawings and specifications (GDT).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, basic repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machines for 3 and 5 axis operations.
• Convert engineering drawings and change orders to G-code.
• Update and enter new machine specifications; plan future jobs while machines run.
• Document and follow up in a timely manner.
• Inspect and evaluate production parts to blueprint specifications.
• May design, build and repair basic mechanical equipment and jigs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned departmental equipment/machinery.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CAD/CAM system

G-Code

Job description

What are your contributions to the team?

• Program various CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment for tasks such as 3 and 5 axis cutting, CNC Lathe and router programming to form or shape manufactured parts from raw materials.
• Uses CAD/CAM programming system to convert engineering drawing and change orders into machine G Code format.
• Implement changes to machine programs and enter new specifications. Program future jobs while machines are operating and ensure the current revision level is accurate.
• Completes all necessary documentation and follow up as required in a timely, orderly manner.
• Responsible for a variety of tasks involving inspecting, evaluating of production parts to blueprint specification.
• May design, build and repair a broad variety of basic mechanical and/or specialty equipment and jigs and fixtures.
• May perform preventive maintenance responsibilities for assigned departmental equipment/machinery to include corrective maintenance as required.

How to thrive in this role?

• 10 + years of CAD/CAM programming experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Requires great attention to detail and the ability to read drawings and specifications (GDT)
• Good written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, basic repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.