The Role
Create and maintain CAD drawings and CNC programs using AutoCAD/CAD-CAM software, support production by nesting parts, generate prints from customer files, collaborate with CNC operators and sales, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, document program changes, and assist with tooling and process validation.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications
CAD/CAM Programmer
Metals USA has an immediate opening for a CAD/CAM Programmer in the Muskogee, OK facility. The CAD/CAM Programmer must be familiar with CNC equipment using Auto-CAD; to create drawings and CNC programs using the CAD/CAM software for coordinating all production and technical communications between customers, sales and manufacturing. Starting hour rate is $23 per hour depending on experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops, designs and details mechanical components, process plans using Auto-CAD.
- Acts as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing and sales departments.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
- Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, test finished-product and system capabilities, confirming fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
- Nests parts as required on sheets or blanks to maximize material and production efficiency.
- Provides design assistance for products and produce engineer drawings.
- Provides print generation capability from customer CAD files.
- Maintains system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data.
- Works closely with CNC operators to determine proper tooling, speed feed ratios for optimal performance output.
- Monitors, documents and controls any changes made to CNC programs
- Notifies management of product discrepancies.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CAD/CAM Programmer.
- Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
- High School diploma/GED; Technical school training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 2 experience as a CAD Programmer desired preferably in the precision sheet metal industry; flat pattern CAD drawing expertise is required
- Must have knowledge of design specifications and manufacturing processes.
- Must have strong , demonstrated sustained working abilities in a fast paced production area
- Must have mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
- Must be organized with attention to detail
- Ability to present technical information and have designs skills.
- Ability to communicate both oral & written effectively with both internal & external customers.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, tolerance information
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and work under tight deadlines
- Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges
- Computer Literacy; Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel and Word) and Auto-CAD
- Candidate must pass pre-employment drug screen
Physical Demands:
Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time (< to 6 hours per day).
- Stand, walk, sit, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, hand-eye coordination, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
- Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
- Occasionally drives a vehicle to visit customers
- Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to a maximum of 30 lbs. without assistance
Other Physical Requirements:
- Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Steel-toed boots
- Hard hats with chin straps; chin straps must be worn at all times when in the warehouse.
- Protective eyewear
- Hand protection
- Arm guards/sleeves
- Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program
Work Environment:
May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.
- Position works primarily in an office/cubicle environment
- Exposed to environmental temperature changes (extreme heat & cold) when in an industrial warehouse
- May work around heavy machinery when in an industrial warehouse
- Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
- Quiet to moderate noise levels
Skills Required
- Familiarity with CNC equipment and CAD/CAM software to create drawings and CNC programs
- Flat pattern CAD drawing expertise
- Knowledge of design specifications and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and tolerance information
- Computer literacy with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
- Ability to read measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, tapes)
- Organized with attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external customers
- Works closely with CNC operators to determine tooling and optimal speed/feed ratios
- Monitor, document, and control changes to CNC programs
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Candidate must pass pre-employment drug screen
- High School diploma/GED or technical school training (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a CAD Programmer (preferred), preferably in precision sheet metal industry
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The Company
What We Do
Metals USA is a leading provider of value-added metal processing and inventory management services. They are a primary supplier of processed carbon steel, stainless steel, and manufactured metal components. Operating through a national network of service centers, the company provides world-class processing services and custom solutions, including laser cutting and welding, to a broad base of O.E.M. and metal forming customers across the United States.
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