CNC Programmer (Basic)

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Company Profile

S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems. The company’s mission is to continually develop new solutions for electricity delivery, fostering the improved efficiency and reliability required for the intelligent grid.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a CNC Programmer (Basic) who will be responsible for creating CNC programs throughout the fabrication department. This includes creating programs for lathes, mills, press brakes, punch presses, laser, waterjet, and other technologies as we keep improving our processing equipment.

Be working with various types of drawings and blueprints, ranging from simple hand-drawn documents or detail drawings to CAD-generated assemblies.

Maintain high quality and productivity standards and adhere to all applicable safety practices and procedures.

Education Level

• High School Graduate

Work Experience

• 1 year of minimum experience with metal cutting/forming operations.
• Has operated or programmed machining equipment, minimum 3 years.
• Experience in the use of Solid Edge 3D modeling, or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience programming robotic applications (preferred)

License/Certification

• Has, or is pursuing, a certificate in a CNC/CAM-related field.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Basic programming of Robotic equipment applications
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Creating 2D DXF Files from Solid Edge models and other available computer-generated files
• Creating and modifying 2D Sketches using the Solid Edge CAD software application
• Creating and modifying basic 3D part models using the Solid Edge CAD software application
• Developing and maintaining tooling standards and tool code drawings
• Generating G and M machine code using the Esprit and Radan CAM software applications
• Investigate trends in cutting tool applications
• Investigating new technologies regarding tooling and processing methods as they relate to CNC machine tools
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform associated data tasks in Oracle and 3DX applications
• Selecting appropriate tools, feeds, and speeds to be used during the machining of the part
• Working with factory personnel to troubleshoot both old and new CNC programs
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints, perform shop math, use inspection tools, and ability to read basic machine code commands.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with engineers, designers, and machinists
• Has performed some offline CNC programming for sheet metal processing and basic robotic programming.

Work Environment

• Carrying: Occasional carrying of CNC tools or parts short distances.
• Handling: Occasional handling of CNC tools or parts.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting of parts.
• Reaching: Occasional reaching to investigate parts in machines.
• Standing: Occasional, during program prove outs at machines.
• Walking: Frequent walking of moderate distances (1 mile) within the S&C complex.
• Other: Frequent use of the computer workstation monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Benefits/Perks

• Health and Welfare Benefits
• Leave Benefits
• Retirement Benefits

Employer’s Statement

S&C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.