Surfcam Programmer Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description

Summary

Support new and revised product manufacturing processes with the development of 5 axis and 3 axis CNC router trim path programing. Secondary support of product manufacturing process with document control and manufacturing plan development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Program new and revised parts that are asked via e-mail, verbally, or from Project Board 
2. Interrogate drawing and advise any compliance concerns
3. Use computer model info given to by engineering verbally or via e-mail.
4. Ensure all computer files (CNC programs and support files) are backed up
5. Verify that the model you are working matches Rev Level with drawing
6. Verify CNC alignment before starting debugging 
7. Verify programmed parts meet drawing specification unless discussed
8. Address any quality, capability or measurability issues with QA/engineering
9. Minimize cycle time and still achieve expected part quality
10. Help maintain control of FA parts that are formed waiting for programming.
11. Manage formed parts after project is tasked to you.
12. Rev Control all programs with line in header stating "part" rev and date programmed.
13. Use program header to stop work on any programs that are pending revision
14. Always make sure that the header information gets updated with current rev level
15. Maintain "CNC Master Files"
16. Add new programs from floor and new parts that you create
17. Replace modified programs
18. Eliminate any duplicate files
19. Reprogram existing parts that need improvement
20. Maintain Multifab's trust in routers
21. Alignment checks for operators
22. Reduce amount of down time associated with set ups
23. Keep amount of debugging time for new projects to a minimum
24. Preparation before going to router (i.e., part indexing test, plumbing, bits etc.)
25. Align fixture with Surfcam model prior to getting on router.
26. Assist production operators as needed to maintain an efficient work flow
27. Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer's experience
28. Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, and others with whom we may work.
29. Contributes to a successful workgroup and fosters a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization's strategic goals.
30. Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

1. Maintain understanding of workload and progress by using the Engineering Project Board.
2. Come to engineering update meeting prepared to discuss priorities and workload
3. Help create and maintain bit inventory for production operators to work from
4. Study repeatability of our routers. 
5. Document Control
6. Planning
7. Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, the management, and others with whom we may work. 
8. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization's strategic goals.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Basic knowledge of mathematics
2. Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge
3. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks 
4. Exhibits solid time management skills and ability to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activities
5. Professional appearance
6. M-F ( 8 hour shift), work overtime as is needed to get projects done
7. Maintain a clean and organized work areas
8. Ability to use email system and word processing to communicate
9. Gain and maintain proficiency in Cam Software (training, magazines, user groups etc.)
10. Ability to be assertive and provide feedback as needed
11. Be respectful at all times

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

1. Work is performed in an office environment (constant 67-100%) and requires seldom (0-10%) movement into a warehouse environment 

Physical Demand

• Sitting: Constant 67-100% - Sit on adjustable computer chair at desk (may stand)
• Standing: Occasional 11-33% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Walking: Occasional 11-33% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Heights/Ladders/Stairs: Seldom 0-10% - Use ladder to retrieve product from shelves
• Twisting at waist: Seldom 0-10% - Twist to lift product/documents
• Bending/Stooping: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate bend/stoop 
• Squatting/Kneeling: Seldom 0-10% - Alternate squat/kneel 
• Crawling: Never 
• Reaching Out: Seldom 0-10% - Pick product from shelves and retrieve documents
• Talking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructions
• Working Above Shoulders: Seldom 0-10%
• Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/products
• Fine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - Keyboard typing, writing, filing, controls on equipment 
• Foot Controls: Never
• Driving: Never
• Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100% - Computer mouse use, keyboard typing
• Vibratory Tasks: Never
• Lifting 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Lift work documents and/or product
• Carrying 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Carry work documents and/or product
• Pushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Seldom 0-10% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinet
• Comments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretion 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.