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CNC Programmer/ Operator
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction, landscaping, utility, land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party, independent dealer network.
OVERVIEW:
This position performs technical and complex programming duties associated with CNC programs, focused on the Lathe, Mill and Press Brake. On site tool selection and work setup on multiple vertical and horizontal CNC mills. This is a technical position in the production environment.
Responsibilities:
Operates programming (digitizing) equipment to generate numerical control programs used to control computerized numerical control (CNC) machine tools that drill, mill, route, fabricate, or notch parts and products, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Installs, tests, trouble shoots, and maintains CNC machine readable code for production parts using electronic media and files that support product specifications.
• Analyzes drawings, specifications, overlays, and problems with already-produced products to determine program input data such as hole location and size, tool sizes, reference points, direction of machine cutting paths, then calculates data such as starting point, size, etc.
• Input codes such as tool size, machine feed, speed rates, and starting point coordinates, basing entries on product specifications, calculations, and knowledge of machine capabilities.
• Observes test runs, measures results, and adjusts programming or machine settings as required to produce parts according to specification. Revises codes to eliminate instruction errors.
• Loads control media in machine controller and/or enter commands to retrieve and modify programmed instructions. Trains machine operators on loading, retrieving, and how to make minor modifications to programs.
• Inspects and tests CNC equipment to determine correct operating capability. On malfunctioning equipment, determines nature and feasibility of repair; orders and installs replacement parts or recommends replacement of non-functioning equipment.
• Must be willing to perform preventative maintenance on equipment and work with maintenance technicians on CNC machine operations and preventative maintenance schedules. Sharpens and replaces worn tools as necessary.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
The position requires a two (2) year Machinist, technology or similar, degree plus one (1) year of experience as a fully qualified numerical control programmer to include all axis movement, work coordinates, special cycle operations, tool life management, tool selection, program calls, and servicing (coolant changes, daily preventative maintenance). Progressively responsible formal training and experience in programming may be substituted for formal education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Understands and supports company policies and procedures
• Ability to use caliper, micrometer, gauges, protractors to verify tolerances
• Proven traits in dependability, initiative, and proficiency in time management
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The successful candidate demonstrates reliability, punctuality and can work effectively as part of a team.
Worksite: Grand Rapids, MN Position: CNC Programming/ Operator
Job Type: Full Time FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Welding / Fabrication Work Schedule: M-TH
Starting Wage: Starting $25.54 then moving to $26.28 after 6 month
This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 6% of base salary.
Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.