Manfacturing Engineering Technician

Kondex Corporation; Town of Lomira (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kondex Corporation is seeking a 1st shift Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer to support new product launches and ongoing production in Wisconsin. The role covers CNC programming, fixture specification, tooling development, and process control implementation in a manufacturing setting.

This position requires 2–3 years of technical experience, Mastercam programming and SolidWorks proficiency, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or Journeyman status in the appropriate technical discipline preferred.
• Mastercam CNC programming experience, including 5-axis programming.
• 2–3 years in a technical role with emphasis on multi-axis CNC programming.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Experience designing or implementing cells, flow lines or other manufacturing processes.
• Machinery maintenance or tool and die experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and other manufacturing documents.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• MS Office proficiency; MS Project preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem solving and planning.

Responsibilities

• Specify machinery and equipment for new products and oversee installation and startup
• Perform CNC programming in Mastercam, including 5-axis control
• Assist in tooling, fixtures, and process controls
• Document process changes with work instructions and routings; maintain records
• Ensure operator training for new and revised processes
• Provide CNC and robotic production support
• Construct prototypes for internal and field testing
• Conduct process testing and prepare test reports with recommendations
• Provide technical assistance in design, construction and testing
• Recommend and qualify new suppliers
• Assist with PPAP and APQP activities (capability studies, FMEA, control plans)

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis programming

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Teamwork & communication

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or Journeyman status

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Description

Kondex is looking for a 1st shift Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer.

• Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Hours can fluctuate depending on customer requirements and training needs
• Reports to Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer is responsible for performing a variety of technical assignments in direct support of engineering and manufacturing efforts, including those efforts necessary to launch new products; fixture specification, CNC programming; defining process and operating parameters; investigation and evaluation of process capabilities and problems; expediting the design and construction of prototypes; equipment specification and purchasing; assisting with machinery repairs and maintenance; and ensuring that effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes.

Position Accountabilities

• Specify machinery and equipment for new products and product improvements, as assigned, and oversee its installation and startup
• Perform CNC programming in Mastercam CNC programming software, including 5 axis control programming
• Assist in the development of tooling, fixtures, and process controls
• Document all initiated process changes in an appropriate manner (work instructions, routings, etc) and maintain records of changes, as necessary
• Ensure effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes
• Perform CNC and robotic production support
• Construct prototypes for internal and field testing, as directed by Product Engineering
• Perform process (new product and process improvement) testing and prepare test reports, along with recommendations
• Render technical assistance in areas of design, construction and testing of components and processes
• Recommend suppliers and assist in qualifying new suppliers
• Assist with PPAP and APQP activities, such as capability studies, FMEA’s, control plans, etc.

Requirements

• Associate degree in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering or Journeyman status in appropriate technical discipline preferred. Additional experience may substitute for education preference.
• Technical training and experience using Mastercam CNC programming software or a comparable software, including 5 axis control programming required.
• 2-3 years of work experience in a technical role, with emphasis on multi-axis CNC programming
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal direction and supervision.
• Experience in designing or implementing cells, flow lines or other manufacturing processes
• Machinery maintenance or tool and die experience
• Experience reading company documents, such as blueprints and other instructions
• Proficiency in using 3D software, preferably SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required; experience with MS Project is preferred
• Highly desirable behavioral competencies include communication team management, problem solving and decision making, high standards and organizing and planning

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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