Cnc Router Technical Engineer

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Bay Photo Lab was established in Santa Cruz County and is nestled in the beautiful coastal redwoods of Scotts Valley. In our 45+ year history, we’ve been on the cutting edge of innovative photographic printing and photo finishing services. We take pride in our continued ability to navigate and adapt to a vastly changing industry. Bay Photo has long been committed to providing YOU, our community, and our customers world-wide, with the highest quality printing, superior service, innovative technology, diverse and creative product options, and expedient turnaround and delivery; to maintain our promise, perfect every time.

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At Bay Photo, we preserve people's memories by making photo products that will be cherished for generations. We welcome you to join our dynamic, diverse team of photographers, makers, artists, and craftspeople from all walks of life. We value teamwork and a positive outlook, and offer a rewarding, innovative, creative and state of the art work environment.

At Bay Photo, our reputation for quality and efficiency starts with the organization and care of our high volume of production materials, supplies, equipment, and people. We are seeking a CNC Router Technical Engineer to support our team.

Job Title

CNC Router Technical Engineer

Reports To

Facilities & Maintenance, CNC Manager

Summary of Position 

Ensures all CNC produced parts are high quality, clean and within specification. Oversees all CNC programming procedures, including but not limited to: program editing via CAD/CAM software, file restructure/organization, program and prototype creation.  

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitors department to ensure safety procedures are followed at all times

• Collaborates with Department Supervisor on daily tasks and priorities  

• Ensures CNC machine procedures are efficient and effective, develop, write and update SOPs 

• Operates and uses effectively all CNC related CAD/CAM softwares to create and edit existing programs 

• Communicates with CNC Router Machine & Software Vendors for technical issues repairs and updates

• Communicates with the inhouse maintenance department regarding maintenance schedules and machine issues.

• Creates new CNC programs, must be able to calculate feeds, speeds, bit entry and bit selection, can edit existing .DNC / .ROU CNC programs for maximum efficiency and performance

• Manages, restructures and organizes multiple .DNC / .ROU product files 

• Designs and develops complex prototype products for Bay Photo R&D 

• Designs and creates tools and specialty products to assist with workflow improvements

• Can read and interpret a variety of designs and drawings.

• Conducts departmental training on systems, methods, procedures and proper utilization of all machinery and tools  

Other Duties

• Participates in production work as required.

• Able to operate a forklift safely

Requirements

• High School Diploma; Degree or certificate in Technical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.

• Advanced knowledge & experience with Auto CAD/CAM softwares, MS Office & Google suites

• Experience using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools

• The ability to wear PPE for most of the day. Able to stand stoop, climb stairs, ladders and Lift 50-70 Lbs. regularly

Skills

• Excellent communication and organization skills 

• Problem solving & paying attention to details

• CNC machine mechanical knowledge. Able to address any basic mechanical and software issues

• Self-starter that balances initiative, independence and collaborates with others as needed.

• Working knowledge of Auto CAD/CAM CNC software programming and manufacturing is required

Experience

• Previous experience working a machine or CNC shop

• Previous experience in manufacturing and production workflows

• Working in a fast paced changing work environment comfortably

Compensation

• $31.20 - $37.30 per hour