Programmer Tech Support

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Lead Programmer & Technical support, this position will be responsible for generating CNC Programs, fixturing, set-ups and job estimation for new product development & on-going production orders. As outlined below, this self-motivated position requires knowledge and understanding of programming & machining. This position will be required to think “outside the box” to overcome obstacles & challenges to achieve optimal performance to ensure on-time delivery commitments are met.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Ability to read, write & develop CNC programs using Mastercam software to meet customer specifications;
• Perform machining process development & optimization (part setup / fixturing, machining strategy / order of operations, tool selection speed / feed process parameter selection) to ensure committed dates;
• Incorporate required design changes per customer driven changes, technical performance improvements and improved manufacturability;
• Work with Machining & Quality departments to monitor the quality of output to identify process improvement opportunities; (reduced machining / setup time, improved part quality, reduced manufacturing risks);
• Heavy emphasis on fixture design and build as well as providing best practices involving tooling and fixturing to maximize production;
• Generate models and shop drawings utilizing CAD Software;
• Understand and interpret solid modeling for quoting capabilities;
• Interface directly and cohesively with Project Management team regarding customer RFQ’s and drawing specifications to identify material requirements, job costing, building, and routing of BOMs;
• Evaluate customers’ product design and specifications to create quotes based on costs of selected raw materials & manufacturing processes;
• Work directly with Purchasing to ensure required machining material & tooling is identified and ordered within the scope of requirements;
• Run production on machines as needed to meet customer ship dates and critical project schedules;
• Assist with operator training and mentoring as needed;
• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy.

Required Qualifications & Competencies :