Applications Engineer NC Programmer

Company: Heller Machine Tools
Location: Troy
Posted on: April 26, 2024

Job Description:

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

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• 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
  
  Education and Experience:
  
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  • Minimum 2-year degree.
    
    Manufacturing technology or equivalent experience
    
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    • 5 years of machining or machine tool experience
      
      Qualifications:
      
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      • 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:
        
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        • Heller online training assignments
          
        • General Safety
          
        • 9001 Quality System Awareness
          
        • ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
          
        • Additional training as required
          
          Quality:
          
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          • QMS (Quality Management System)
            
          • Follow and support HUS process maps
            
          • Follow support and use HUS procedures, work instructions, and forms
            
            Physical Demands:
            
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            • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.
              
              Personal Protective Equipment:
              
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              • As specified by the Heller handbook or other facility requirements.
                
                Work Environment:
                
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                • Works in an office environment with regular exposure to HUS and customer plants.
                  
                  Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
                  You should be proficient in:
                  
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                  • 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:
                    
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                    • CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, Siemens NX)
                      
                    • CAD Software (AutoCAD)
                      
                    • Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC)
                      
                    • Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis)
                      
                      Salary info:
                      $30 - $40 / hr

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