Engineering Technician / CNC Programmer - Manufacturing - Elmira, NY at JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
JOB DESCRIPTION
How will you make an impact?
This onsite opportunity is a CNC Programmer role, where the individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining CNC machining processes.
Location/Division Specific Information: Elmira, NY - Engineering Technician II - CNC Programmer. Jabil Elmira is a manufacturing and assembly facility where employees build, test, inspect, and support the production of various products. It includes engineering, quality, materials, and production operations typical of a Jabil manufacturing site.
What will you do?
Provides technical support for existing processes, including hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis for milling machines, lathes, EDMs and other CNC equipment.
Performs programing, qualification, implementation and debugging of CNC programming and functional framework for new and updated machining processes.
Performs measurement of parts using manual gaging and automated methods.
Uses data driven decision making for CNC program corrections and improvements.
Participates in creation of machine requirements for modifications and new builds.
Participates in machine selection, vendor functional acceptance, site acceptance activities, installation and qualification activities.
Participates in cutting tool selection, custom cutting tool design, sourcing and testing.
Participates in tool holder selection, fixture selection, fixture design, sourcing and testing.
Performs installation, alignment and qualification of machine components including 4th and 5th axis rotary tables, integrated tool setters, touch probes and live tool spindles.
Participates in training of Machine Operators on equipment maintenance, tool change, tool setting, tool offsets, data transfers and other routine operational requirements.
Provides input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.
Acts as a role model for Machine Operators in terms of attitude, machine asset care, troubleshooting, adherence to processes and decision making.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education and Experience
Associate's degree preferred; or minimum of two years related experience and/or training
High School Diploma or GED preferred not required or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of CNC programming experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Experience with troubleshooting machine mechanical systems required.
- Experience with technical drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing required.
- Understanding of calculations related to metal cutting (speeds, feeds, rpm, etc.).
- Experience with CNC equipment and related programming software is required. General CNC-ISO programming required (G codes/M codes) - Fanuc and/or Siemens desired
- Working knowledge CAD/CAM software required. Experience with Mastercam and CAD/CAM post processing desire
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
- Ability to prioritize work-schedules and coordinate multiple tasks.
Additional Job Requirements
Supports and operates in a proactive, safe, climate-controlled environment
Mix of sitting and standing with up to 7 hours per day standing.
Requires lifting and maneuvering fixtures, material and other equipment up to 50 pounds.
Willing to adjust schedule to support 2nd, 3rd and weekend operations on occasion as needed.
Standard working hours apply with potential for overtime as needed.
Readiness to work in conditions that may be warm, cool and/or noisy along with exposure to oil, coolants and other manufacturing related chemicals.
Typical mid-level pay: $65k for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians nationally
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