CAD Programmer

Job Summary

Takes customer generated geometry or drawings and saves them into the correct file format using CAD software.  Utilizes nesting software to generate programs for CNC equipment.  Troubleshoots specific applications as needed.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities   

• Ability to use CAD software with knowledge of specific CNC manufacturer’s programming software.
• Ability to understand and interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerances
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications and using CAD software create engineering drawings
• Coordinates all production and technical communications between customers, sales, and production
• Create inspection sheets and shop drawings for all aspects of production
• Import files created with CAD software into the nesting software and generate NC files for the CNC equipment. Must be able to identify specific applications that may need to be used (CNC:  laser, oxy fuel, plasma, press, mill, etc)
• Nest parts as required on sheets or blanks to maximize material utilization and production efficiency
• Program 3-axis vertical machine center
• Program press brakes
• Create set-up sheets for all programmed jobs and equipment
• Program and document revisions as required
• Assist with design of tooling and fixtures
• Thorough understanding of the equipment that he/she is creating programs for
• Provide input on efficiency improvements and cost versus benefit analysis of new tooling/ applications considerations
• Maintain tooling / cutting parameter inventory list
• Maintain program files on computer and files of set up sheets
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• 3 - 5 years practical CAD programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment 

• Two-year technical Degree in Computer programming or Computer Aided design, or equivalent experience.  

• AutoCAD

• SigmaNest

• Inventor

• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)