Nesting Technician: CAD/CAM for Sheet Metal

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking Nesting I/II associates for Centerville, IA area. You will support sheet metal/wood shop with nesting layouts and offline programming to optimize equipment use. Position may be filled at Nesting II level based on experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining CAD libraries, improving tooling paths, and collaborating with shop teams to balance workloads. Travel to Centerville/Keosauqua as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills beyond a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Produce optimized nested layouts for laser, turret and CNC router.
• Produce offline programs for press brakes and panel bender.
• Maintain CAD parts library, ensuring latest revision and optimal tooling paths.
• Work with Sheet Metal and Wood Shop to provide a balanced workload at cutting and forming equipment.
• Perform data collecting and report out metrics to members of the Operations Team.
• Provide Continuous Improvement support for all areas of the business.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Salvagnini Edit P4

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

CAM software

SigmaNest

Job description

Dover Food Retail is seeking Nesting I/II associates for Centerville, IA area. You will support sheet metal/wood shop with nesting layouts and offline programming to optimize equipment use. Position may be filled at Nesting II level based on experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining CAD libraries, improving tooling paths, and collaborating with shop teams to balance workloads. Travel to Centerville/Keosauqua as needed.