Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Conduct a thorough analysis of engineering drawings, tool design drawings, and/or electronic models, to determine the optimal machining methods, selection of machine tool, and material cut size. .
- Interact with planners, tool designers, engineering, and customers as required, to finalize plan.
- Develop cutter motion logic per operation sequence, selecting proper spindle speeds and feed rates.
- Perform a thorough check on all aspects of the program and verify cutter paths through the utilization of Vericut. .
- Develop operator set-up sheets for numerical control machines. .
- Develop flat pattern mylars and templates as required.
- Produce 2-D Catia tool drawings as required. .
- May act as Team Leader as required, assigning work tasks, maintaining work load schedules, and setting priorities to ensure timely completion of department goals and corporate objectives. .
Additional Functions:
- Assist in training and guiding lower level engineers as needed. .
- Assist in formulating Numerical Control policies, procedures, and specifications as required. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Strong knowledge of various machining and drafting methods, technical writing, and computer use.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Must be highly proficient with Catia modeling, drafting, and Catia NC Mill function. .
- Must have demonstrated expertise and a proven track record in support of company policies and rules, and consistently meeting objectives.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.