CNC Programmer
- Full-time
Job Description
Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.
We are currently looking for a CNC Programmer to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer is responsible for writing CNC Programmers, keep up with tool inventory and work with operators for feedback and edits.
Task and Responsibilities:
SAFETY:
- Make sure all programs operate in a manner that keeps all employees safe.
- Comply with all applicable safety policies and regulations, especially in manufacturing areas.
QUALITY:
- Maintains the tool system for stocking, tracking, usage and ordering of hand tools, carbide inserts and other small consumable tooling for the shop floor.
- Make sure all programs create a quality product that meets all tolerances.
- Work with QA and production to ensure first article proof run is complete and within tolerances.
- Assists maintenance staff with installation verification, and commissioning of machinery.
ON-TIME DELIVERY:
- Programs should be issued in a timely manner and in advance of production schedule needs.
- Maintain the system to control all CNC programs to aid in the manufacture of recurring parts.
COST:
- Research processes and present ideas to result in the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods and selection of appropriate cutting tools.
- Monitor operations on machines to assure that the proper tooling, cutters, and cutting speeds are being utilized.
- Reduces machining costs by the implementation of improved tooling, methods, and speeds.
PEOPLE:
- Support employees with CNC program questions and issues, operator assistance and tooling issues.
- Aid in training of CNC Operators. Liaison with external customers with tooling or other issues.
- Cooperates and interacts with all levels of personnel with a teamwork approach.
- Create and maintain machine backups.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- A college degree in manufacturing technology or programming is recommended.
- In lieu of formal education, a minimum of 5 years of programming experience is required.
- At least 5 years of CNC machining and/or CNC programming experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of CAD software, preferably in Siemens NX and SurfCAM.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Skilled in creating CAD models from drawings and modifying existing model features.
- Proficiency in reading work orders and blueprints is desirable.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Highly responsible, attentive, and detail-oriented.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
- Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.
WORKING LOCATION:
- Birmingham, Alabama
BENEFITS:
- A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
- We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
- Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
- Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Retirement plan with matching contributions
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.
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