Manufacturing Process Technician bei Texas Hydraulics

Summary: We are looking to hire a skilled CNC Lathe/Process Tech to operate and maintain our CNC equipment. As a CNC programmer, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical blueprints, inputting the design specifications, adjusting the machine cutting paths, and performing quality checks on the final product. You may also be required to perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process.

To ensure success as a CNC Programmer, you should have extensive experience working in manufacturing, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work unsupervised. Ultimately, a top-class CNC programmer works quickly and efficiently, ensuring all products meet the specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Read technical drawings and set up machines in accordance with blueprints.
• Use computer software to model cutting paths and program machines accordingly.
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications.
• Adjust machine cutting paths or settings to optimize production while maintaining quality.
• Consider tools required to cut particular materials and program machines accordingly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with machines as they arise.
• Train employees on how to properly operate CNC machines and programs.
• Recommend methods for improving worker safety, production efficiency and waste reduction.
• Maintain technical proficiencies with existing technologies and research new technologies.
• Assist in production problem solving, workplace organization and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist Quality and Industrial Engineering in determining root cause analysis and implementing preventative and/or corrective actions.
• Work with Application Engineering and CNC Programmers to assist in prototype machining operations from Quality Planning to First Piece Approval.
• Help justify, implement and manage capital improvement projects of equipment and technology.
• Track, analyze, communicate results and/or data.
• Develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards in addition to leading Preventative Maintenance (PM) efforts.
• Benchmark Industry best practices.
• Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a (Horizontal Lathe) CNC Programmer is required.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity and skill with interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving mechanical or logistical problems that arise.
• Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential.
• Should have a positive and professional attitude.
• Available to work weekends and overtime.
• CNC machining experience including set ups, troubleshooting CNC code, cutting tools, machine tools and machining related technologies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret manufacturing processing issues and blueprints. Once analyzed, the incumbent will possess the ability to develop solutions which eliminate waste and enhance performance.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, basic CAD/CAM software, understanding of tooling application.        PLC knowledge preferred. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to use MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point. The ability to use other engineering related programs such as AutoCAD, THICAM and Esprit are a plus.
• Knowledge and application of basic Continual Improvement Processes, Lean Principles and understanding ISO 9001 standards.
• Demonstrate Math proficiency as it relates to this job (add, subtract, multiply, divide common whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.