Manufacturing Specialist - American Augers

Who Are We?     

American Augers, located in West Salem, Ohio is a division of The Toro Company. American Augers builds the largest horizontal directional drills in the industry, and a full range of auger boring machines. With the rugged user in mind, American Augers rigs are built to last and backed by 24-hour worldwide support. 

The Manufacturing Specialist I is responsible for developing and optimizing CNC programs and setup sheets using CAD/CAM software for CNC lathes, mills, plasma cutters, Trumpf laser, and press brakes. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure efficient production.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• Develop CNC programs and setup sheets using CAD/CAM software.

• Analyze technical drawings to determine dimensions, cutting tools, machine speeds, and feed rates.

• Make manual program adjustments as needed.

• Troubleshoot issues during the manufacturing process.

• Maintain tooling database and collaborate with tool suppliers.

• Partner with maintenance personnel and machine tool suppliers to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

• Work with cross-functional teams to reduce costs and improve product quality.

• Modify postprocessors to output required machine codes.

• Maintain a library of programs and configurations.

• Develop time estimates for CNC machines, plasma cutters, Trumpf laser, and press brakes.

• Train new employees on CNC machine operation and programming.

• Design and develop fixtures to support production.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Engineering Manager.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or Associates Degree

• Associates degree with 1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment required or high school diploma with 5-7+ years in high-volume manufacturing or comparable process environment required.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.

• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery, machining principles, fabrication practices, and machining processes required.

• Experience with one of the following software packages required:

• CAD software: Creo, SolidEdge.

• Specialized software: Trumpf TruBoost (laser), SigmaNest (plasma cutters), SigmaBend (press brakes).

• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or logistical problems.

• Ability to work independently and follow directions closely.

• Positive, professional attitude with strong teamwork orientation.

Preferred experience:

• Mastercam programming and postprocessors is a plus

What Can We Give You:

 At American Augers we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – American Augers offers employees at our West Salem, OH location a variety of perks, including:  

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment. 

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee. 

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$59300​ - ​$74000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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