ABOUT US

Pride Signs is a proven leader in the sign industry with a 35-year history of success derived from a stringent focus on providing organizations with a single-source sign solution. Signage is the most essential marketing tool that must communicate a highly visible and positive impression. Our skilled team is experienced in creating new concepts and working from corporate standards to produce a complete range of signs. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be the technical leader on the topic of CNC programming – router tables and channel benders – for both the ACM and Fabrication departments.
• Program router tables and channel benders to achieve schedule, maximize efficiency, minimize waste, and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Engineering department to develop and maintain a robust process for quick, efficient, and error-free workflow from Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Develop a cross-training program, including providing coaching and mentoring, to ensure router and channel bender Operators are properly trained and that there are backup programmers available.
• Support the Fabrication and ACM department leaders with developing and managing the router table and channel bender schedule to achieve customer commitments.
• Maximize equipment up-time across four router tables and two-channel benders.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience including router tables and channel benders required.
• College diploma in a related technical field – Engineering Technologist or Technician.
• Working knowledge with Flexi-Design, V-Carve, and En-Route programs required.
• Experience with AXYZ router tables and SDS Channel Bender equipment preferred.
• Experience with Epicor ERP system would be an asset.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required, SolidWorks would be an asset.
• Experience working with DXF files.
• Ability to read blueprint/engineering drawings using US customary measurement system.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Corel Draw is an asset.
• Team oriented with an ability to work with others in a multi-cultural environment.
  Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience using V-Carve?

Experience:

• Programming: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Utilize various programs including Flexi-Design, VCarve, and EnRoute to create, set and load files to AXYZ Router Tables, SDS Channel Benders, and Router Tables

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• Review and prioritize programming requirements as per production schedule ensuring allowance for adequate lead times based upon department demands.
• Prepare priority list and liaison with afternoon shift personnel to ensure schedule attainment.
• Monitor materials requirements for production, maintain inventory levels for router table and channel bender consumables.
• Act as internal liaison between departments to coordinate the flow of programming requirements.
• Uses appropriate nesting techniques to maximize material usage and minimize scrap output.
• Operate equipment as required to support schedule attainment.
• Manage file directory, implementing standardized naming convention and eliminating duplicates.
• Perform quality checks on cut products for required specifications and provide guidance to operators regarding programming concerns.
• Remove and replace cutting tool when worn or damaged or when new cutting tool is required.
• Work with Maintenance to develop an equipment maintenance program, and work with Maintenance and Machine Operators to maintain equipment in good working order.
• Develop SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for Machine Operators that deliver a high degree of safety, quality, standardization, and the sharing of best practices.
• Assist in other areas of production as assigned.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly, developing and maintaining 5S.
• Review the work orders/drawings and assigned work with Machine Operators.
• Communicate with other departments as required with regard to materials/WIP components to complete specific jobs.
• Perform final inspection on finished product prior to leaving the department as required including completion of any checklists and photos where applicable.
• Ensure the raw material usage has been reported in the job traveller.
• Coordinate communication of ECNs (engineering change notices) to ensure operators have current information.
• Review quality deficiencies to determine root cause and develop permanent countermeasures.
• Perform product and process inspections throughout the production process to ensure quality.