Nesting Programmer Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Laser and CNC Punching Machine Programmer
Why Great Northern
Privately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a Multi-Million Dollar, Designer, Engineering, and Manufacturer of Custom Permanent Point Purchase Displays and Retail Fixtures.
Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred to by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.
The Benefits of Great Northern

• Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution

• Paid Time Off and IL Paid Leave after 30 days of employment

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical PPO, Health Savings Account, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability available

• Health Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of service

• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level

• Annual increases

Pay/Schedule:

• On-site Monday-Friday 5:45a.m.-2:15p.m.

• Hourly $26-$30
• Key Responsibilities:

Interpret engineering drawings, PDFs, and 3D models to develop CNC programs and flat-pattern layouts for laser and CNC punching equipment.
Develop programs and layouts for square and round tubing using CAD/CAM software.
Work closely with Production Engineering and Design Engineering to develop manufacturing processes, resolve production issues, and support Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Reverse engineer parts when drawings or models are unavailable.
Select appropriate machines, tooling, cutting parameters, and manufacturing methods to produce parts efficiently.
Utilize nesting and material optimization software to maximize material usage and minimize scrap.
Prepare and maintain setup sheets, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
Maintain accurate and current CNC programs and ensure Production is using the correct released files.
Verify first-piece and production parts to ensure they meet engineering specifications and quality requirements.
Troubleshoot programming, machine, tooling, and process-related issues and work with TRUMPF Technical Support when necessary.
Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on laser and CNC punching equipment. Coordinate with the Maintenance Department or TRUMPF service technicians for more complex repairs.
Provide technical support to Production personnel and assist with manufacturing and process-related problems.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, quality, material utilization, and manufacturing processes.
Maintain effective communication with Production Engineering, Design Engineering, Production, and other departments.
Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
Actively participate in production activities and support company priorities when and where needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year of experience programming and/or setting up laser or CNC punching machines in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
Experience with TRUMPF laser and CNC punching equipment is a plus.
Experience with BLM Tube laser equipment is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and 3D models.
Working knowledge of sheet metal materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and machine operations.
Experience with CAD/CAM and nesting software. Experience with Boost for Fiber Laser/CNC Punch and Artube for Tube Laser is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with Engineering, Production, and other departments.
Bilingual Spanish and/or Polish is a plus. Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Opportunities for Growth:
You will have the opportunity to gain experience, and new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities locally and nationally.
Expectation
To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
Great Northern is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.