Programmer

PTMW, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PTMW, Inc. is seeking a dependable Fabrication Programmer to support growing fabrication demand. You will review flat pattern DXF features, tooling profiles, and part nest environments, and create and review program nests offline for CNC production.

Working as part of a team, you’ll follow the programming schedule, communicate design-to-programming issues, and resolve nest-to-machine conflicts to improve CNC efficiency and throughput. Attention to detail and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; technical school training in CAD or 2 years’ experience equivalent.
• Experience with CNC Punch, Laser, and Press Brake operations preferred.
• Experience with nesting software and practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal application and design.
• Working knowledge of 2D, 3D and unfolding software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for learning and improving processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review flat pattern DXF features, tooling profiles and part nest environments.
• Create and review program nests offline for CNC production.
• Finalize nests to provide to CNC machinery for production.
• Follow programming schedule as a team member to meet goals.
• Communicate design-to-programming errors/inconsistencies for quick resolution.
• Address nest-to-machine conflicts and provide nest support for CNC efficiency.

Skills

CNC nesting

Sheet metal design

2D/3D CAD

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical school CAD training

2 years’ experience equivalent

Tools

CNC Punch

CNC Laser

Press Brake operations

Job description

Job Overview:PTMW, Inc. is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Fabrication Programmer. This position will provide additional programming support to the growing fabrication demand.Essential Functions of the Job:Reviewing flat pattern DXF features, tooling profiles and part nest environments.Responsible for creating and reviewing program nests, in an offline setting. Finalizing program nests to then be provide to CNC machinery for production.Understanding and following programming schedule as a team member to accomplish goals in a timely manner.Communicating any design to programming errors/inconsistencies in a manner that leads to a quick and successful outcome.Addressing nest to machine conflicts/providing nest support for efficiency of CNC machinery.Required Education and Experience:High school diplomaTechnical school training in CAD or 2 years’ experience equivalent.Prior experience w CNC Punch, Laser, and Press Brake operations is strongly preferred.Prior experience w/ and understanding of nesting software and practices preferred.Required knowledge, skills and abilities:Working knowledge of sheet metal application and design.Working knowledge of 2D, 3D and unfolding software preferred.Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Strong aptitude for not just learning, but also improving upon current processes.Proficiency w/ Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc).Proficiency w/ MRP/ERP systems.Excellent teamwork and communication skills.