CAD/CAM Programmer - Metals USA

CAD/CAM Programmer

Metals USA -- has an immediate opening for a CAD / CAM Programmer, in the Oakwood, GA 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.

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.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
* Notifies management of product discrepancies.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Prioritizes tasks based on given timelines and willing to work to meet required project deadlines.
* Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
* Regular and predictable attendance is expected to perform the duties of a CAD/CAM Programmer.
* Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
* 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 & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.




* High school diploma, GED. Technical school training or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of two years of experience as a CAD Programmer desired preferably in the precision sheet metal industry; flat pattern CAD drawing expertise is required.
* Tube laser programming experience, preferably with Mazak lasers
* 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
* Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

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