Job Function:
This position will require the incumbent to generate, update, and maintain programs for CNC mills through CAM software, manual programming, and custom macro programming.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write production CNC programs which meet or exceed expectations.
- The programming team is expected to work effectively with all members of manufacturing, engineering, and operations to develop efficient CNC programs.
- The programmer is accountable for the continuous improvement of the programming process to help make RWB a world-class organization.
- The programmer is accountable to work productively and professionally with all employees and/or outside suppliers/customers to meet RWB’s strategic objectives.
- Will be relied upon for technical expertise in team activities
- Is expected to create and maintain a positive work environment
- CNC program maintenance & updates due to design changes
- Operate machines as required.
- Communicate with group leader and/or the Mfg Engineering Manager regarding all work related issues
- Is responsible for promoting a positive attitude and direction towards Team efforts and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Is responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and promptness of all work.
- May be designated as a Team Leader or Team Member responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing projects that advance the company’s strategic objectives.
- Trouble shoot manufacturing problems and identify/improve manufacturing methods/processes as required
Typical Education:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline or equivalent certification/work experience
Required Job Function Competency:
- 2 years of machining experience using CNC mills
- Thorough knowledge in the use of CAM software packages
- Working knowledge of CAD systems
- Solid understanding of machine processes and cutting tools
- Excellent communication and team-based skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Thorough knowledge of common measurement procedures, equipment, and practices.
- Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes used to manufacture pistons including boring, turning, milling, honing, and reaming as well as other production machines
- Language, writing and computer literacy skills appropriate to support the documentation and analytical requirements of the job
- Communications skills appropriate to support interaction with customers, suppliers and other RWB employees.
Preferred Job Function Competency:
- Working knowledge in the use of Surfcam, NCL, or Edgecam CAM system software
- Working knowledge in the use of Solidworks and/or Cadkey CAD system software
- Working knowledge and experience with a computer language like C++ or Visual Basic
- Team leadership skill and cross-functional teamwork experience.
- Working knowledge of world-class manufacturing principles
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Working knowledge of ISO-9001:2000 or equivalent quality system
Position Physical Activity Requirements:
- The ability to work, for extended periods of time, with prints and computers in a team environment.
- Ability to travel by private and public transportation systems to attend to business requirements at off-site locations.
- Verbal communication and the ability to process information received via written and/or verbal methods
- Position requires a “sighted” individual with ability to read and interpret technical documentation and make judgments relative to system design and operation.
- Ability to move throughout the RWB facilities to interact with employees in their work environment
- Ability to move throughout the RWB facility to improve processes and/or troubleshoot problems
- Ability to lift parts and equipment weighing 40 pounds
Organisation:
Race Winning Brands