CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer - WEG Electric Corp

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position: CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Primary Objective of Position:

The CNC Programmer is responsible for defining, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods and processes to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency through CNC programming, tooling and fixturing.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Generates CAM Programs for all CNC Mills, Lathes, and Plasma Cutting Tables.
• Partners with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering resources to develop multi-year investment strategies for upgrading existing assets or procuring new technologies.
• Leads the operations team on all Technical Machining issues, including equipment selection, CNC/Machine Programs, Tooling & Part Fixturing, and run speeds to meet production demands and communicated via machine set-up sheets.
• Active Leader for Continuous Improvements on all Metal Fab operations.
• Provides technical information and recommendations on manufacturing techniques / technologies.
• Maintain and update CAM software packages.
• Where needed, provide training to other personnel on Metal Fab topics and CAM software.
• Practices the principles, and participates in the Electric Machinery Safety and Continuous improvement efforts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 2-year technical degree in CNC programing, CNC machining, CNC Lathe, or High School diploma/GED equivalent and 7 years equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ experience with CAM Programming software (i.e., Gibbs CAM, Mastercam, Tebis) programming CNC machines including vertical and horizontal lathes & mills.
• Ideally experienced specifically with Gibbs CAM and ProNest).
• 5 years’ experience working in a metal fabrication production environment.
• Strong CNC machining background and experience in feeds and speeds of the machining assets.
• Hands on experience with CNC Machining, Lathes, and/or Plasma Cutting Tables highly desired.
• Skilled using SolidWorks and AutoCAD 2D to review designs to be fabricated.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and technical instructions.
• Strong communication skills; articulating instructions to personnel, writing procedures, and developing and deploying manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in computer skills, MS Office, and electronic data management.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to life twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
• Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate computers, machinery or tools.