Applications Engineer / NC Programmer

at  Heller Machine Tools Michigan

*Seeking a Applications Engineer / NC Programmer
*Ideal candidate is self driven, well organized, and customer/quality oritented.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2-year degree.Manufacturing technology or equivalent experience
• 5 years of machining or machine tool experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Read process illustration documentation
• Read and interpret CMM inspection reports
• Strong mechanical skills
• AutoCAD
• NC Programming
• Microsoft Office Product application capability (specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Understanding of HUS processes: Design, Build, Logistics and Installation.
• Complete SPC runoffs
• Complete process capability within process time cycle specification
• Read and interpret cut-view documentation
• Effective communication with customers, design suppliers, ancillary equipment suppliers, project manager, and employees

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Heller online training assignments
• General Safety
• 9001 Quality System Awareness
• ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
• Additional training as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-acceptance
• Review project lineup documents/Info
• Look for previous similar designs
• Create design plan
• Draft project program specification
• Review specifications with customer (where possible)
• Draft NC program by operation
• Conduct reviews of NC program
• NC Program verification (with simulation, if possible)
• Install NC programs in machines and make edits as needed
• Install tools in machines
• Test NC program, review inspection results. If necessary, troubleshoot / target process.
• Conduct capability runoffs at Heller and customer location
• Production support activities
• Customer service support
• Support training activities at Heller and Customer locations
• Logistic knowledge and support
• File latest machine programs from the floor (after machine pre-acceptance)
• Installation
• Save & file final NC Programs
• Conduct application final acceptance run-offs
• Support troubleshooting issues over the phone with customers.
• Diagnose and discuss issues onsite with customers
• Technical support for customer training activities
• Travel 70% of total annual working hours

WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS REQUESTED, DIRECTED, OR ASSIGNED.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• G-Code
• M-Code
• CAD/CAM Software
• Blueprint Reading
• CAD Software
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Process Development
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you’ll use:

• CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, Siemens NX)
• CAD Software (AutoCAD)
• Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC)
• Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis)