CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Kondex is looking for a 1st shift Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer.

• Hours: 1st shift, Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Hours can fluctuate depending on customer requirements and training needs
• Reports to Manager of Manufacturing Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering Technician/CNC Programmer is responsible for performing a variety of technical assignments in direct support of engineering and manufacturing efforts, including those efforts necessary to launch new products; fixture specification, CNC programming; defining process and operating parameters; investigation and evaluation of process capabilities and problems; expediting the design and construction of prototypes; equipment specification and purchasing; assisting with machinery repairs and maintenance; and ensuring that effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Specify machinery and equipment for new products and product improvements, as assigned, and oversee its installation and startup
• Perform CNC programming in Mastercam CNC programming software, including 5 axis control programming
• Assist in the development of tooling, fixtures, and process controls
• Document all initiated process changes in an appropriate manner (work instructions, routings, etc) and maintain records of changes, as necessary
• Ensure effective operator training is in place for new and revised processes
• Perform CNC and robotic production support
• Construct prototypes for internal and field testing, as directed by Product Engineering
• Perform process (new product and process improvement) testing and prepare test reports, along with recommendations
• Render technical assistance in areas of design, construction and testing of components and processes
• Recommend suppliers and assist in qualifying new suppliers
• Assist with PPAP and APQP activities, such as capability studies, FMEA’s, control plans, etc.