Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining current processes by keeping programs and set up documents up to the current revision level. Responsible for programing and fixture designs for new parts, initial setup and run off of new processes. This involves overseeing the efficiency and safety of our current manufacturing processes, as well as developing new processes to improve manufacturing efficiency or decrease costs. Needs to be an expert with regards to production equipment and understand how to operate, change the settings, and optimize machine utilization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads blue prints.
• Writes / administrates CNC programs.
• Designs Fixtures; works with Auto CAD.
• Documents set up sheets and maintains accuracy as changes or improvements are made.
• Maintains a program log for each machine to aid in scheduling.
• Analyzes current processes to monitor production levels and improve where possible.
• Troubleshooting day to day machining issues.
• Communicates with engineering while new projects are in the design phase and identifies changes in part design that will improve manufacturability.
• Monitors tooling costs and reports cost savings though process improvements.
• Sets up machines as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering and / or 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• 5 years CNC programing experience
• Proficient in Auto CAD or other computer aided drafting tool.

Mathematical Skills

• Strong geometry and trigonometry skills.
• Basic level of statistics (SPC).

Reasoning & Decision Making Ability

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to evaluate processes, equipment capability and design intentions.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Proficient with Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate with others at a technical level clearly.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Duties are split between an office environment and the manufacturing floor, with frequent exposure to unpleasant or harsh conditions.
• Duties require sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Occupational noise exposure during performance of some required duties. Adequate hearing protection is provided and required at key locations.
• Occupational exposure to fumes and dust is encountered during performance of some required duties. Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and steel-toed, industrial footwear is required at key locations.
• Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.