Associate Developer Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

Grow with a Leader in Medical Device Industry 

COMPENSATION based on EXPERIENCE!

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

Earn up to an additional $800 Attendance Quarterly Bonus

On-Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you have earned it!

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits 136 hours, prorated 1st year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401k plan with company match

Well-Being:

• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
• Up to $150-off your gym membership or other approved health items annually
• Discounted Pet Insurance for your furry friends
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more

Career Growth:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Training Programs
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans

Our top-notch work environment includes:

• Climate Controlled in the summer months
• Clean, Comfortable Setting

 
Status: Full Time 
1. Description: The primary purpose of this job is to program, improve and support CNC 5-axis or mill/turn machining activities in a team environment to support the growth of our facility. Additionally, this position provides input to assist design for manufacturing during new product launches and process improvement activities. 
2. Responsibilities 
•    Develops, documents, and validates CNC programs for CNC equipment. 
•    This posting is specifically to support 5-axis machines or mill/turn machining centers. 3 and 4 axis machining experience and wire-EDM are also preferred but not required.
•    Works with a team of CNC programmers to support Mill-Turns (Mazak and Nakamura), 3-5 Axis Mills, Chucker Lathes, Swiss Lathes, Wire EDMs, Auto Laser Welding, Laser Etch, and automation support. 
Continually seek process improvements include increasing capability, tooling cost reductions, and cycle time reductions. 
•    Troubleshoots and corrects problems in a timely manner. 
•    Supports continuous improvement activities to increase quality, delivery, cost, safety and morale. Involved with complex technical projects to meet project requirements within designated timeframe. 
•    Develops specifications and research sources for equipment/components to meet customer requirements. 
•    Works with setup Associates to prove out programs and optimize machining techniques. 
•    Identifies, develops, and implements new technology or improvements to existing technology. Prioritizes and follows up on production support projects based on overall need and schedule requirements. 
•    Trains or assist associates on equipment and related operations including specialized set up, work instructions, and reading print specifications. 
•    Adheres to Viant’s Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements including but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
•    Performs other functions as required. 
•    Operate with a positive attitude and an improvement mindset always looking for new and creative ways to improve processes. 
•    Communicate effectively with engineering, machinists, and leadership to ensure plans are fully supported and executed to schedule. 
•    Understand the ‘larger picture’ and set priorities accordingly while aligning with leadership and the programming team. 
•    All other duties as assigned. 
3. Requirements 
•    Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in technical field preferred. 
•    Experience: 3+ years of CNC programming experience or Associate’s degree in technical field with 1-2 years of CNC programming experience. Experience programming: 5-axis milling or mill/turn experience preferred 
•    Skills/Competencies 
o    Capable of creating programs for machines utilizing provided software. 
o    Ability to read and develop technical drawings, models, and prints. 
o    Computer operation skills. Proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints. 
o    Knowledge of GD&T. Strong decision making and problem-solving skills. 
•    Physical Requirements 
o    Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. 
o    Visual Acuity: N/A 
4. Travel: Rare 
5. Equipment Used 
•    3-5 Axis Mills (Haas, Mori, Mikron, Matsuura, Makino) 

•    Mill/Turn Machining Centers (Mazak, Mori DMG) 
•    Wire EDMs (Fanuc)
•    Auto Laser Welding 
•    Laser Etch, and automation support. 
•    Programming is done with Mastercam and Partmaker. Mill simulations completed with Vericut and Camplete. 
6. Work Conditions 
•    Eye protection required on the shop floor. Hearing protection required in designated areas. 
7. Position location: Fort Wayne, Indiana