CAD/CAM Engineer/ CNC Programmer

Position Summary: Under limited supervision, create CNC programs using Siemens NX software for multi-axis CNC Mill machines. As well as, to program Multi Axis Lathe machines. Use Vericut software for final product verification. CNC programs will be created for manufacturing components and job specific fixturing.

Reports to: Manufacturing Support Services Manager or Operations Group Leader

Personnel: Not applicable.

Duties:

• Using Siemens NX2506 & Vericut software's. With the assistance of our Tooling Engineers, select the appropriate cutting tools and speeds/feeds for a variety of materials (inconel, aluminum, steel, titanium, etc.) to create CNC programs and instructions used to run a CNC machine.
• Verify and simulate programs to CAD models to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data to determine the appropriate machine tool, work holding and cutter selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Plan, design, and produce work holding set-ups.
• Write, store, and modify original and/or existing CNC programs to enhance efficiency.
• Troubleshoot programs and processes.
• Focus on continuous improvement through increased throughput and reduced changeover time.
• Coordinate with other functional areas as needed to implement and change CNC programs.
• Familiar with ERP software, we use Visual Manufacturing as our ERP software.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Educational Experience - Associates degree in Machining Technology or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience -

• Minimum 3 years' experience in CNC programming.
• Expert knowledge of programming software especially within Siemens NX for 3 and 5 axis machining. Horizontal and Vertical spindle machines.
• Working knowledge of Vericut for lathe and mill-turn verification applications.
• Excellent knowledge of G-code.
• Utilize machine probing for in-process part measurement.
• The ability to apply mathematical functions knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
• Experience in production and prototyping environments.
• Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Self-managed, self-starter able to work well within a team environment or individually as needed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands - The employee is required to:

• stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Certification Required - N/A

Visual Acuity - Accommodation required for reading written instructions, blueprints, and computer screen

Hearing Ability - Accommodation required to communicate with employees.

Working Conditions - Normally works in an office environment may occasionally be subject to:

• shop floor environment
• high noise levels from operating machines
• physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• breathing fumes, dust and mist
• skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

About Major Tool

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services. All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic, For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool, We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.