Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. · 1 hour ago
APPLICATION ENGINEER-CNC
Mason, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expHi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Applications Engineer to advance their career in advanced manufacturing technology. The role involves developing new processes, improving existing protocols, and providing hands-on support on the manufacturing floor while collaborating with engineers and machinists to enhance product quality and delivery performance.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Providing hands-on support on the manufacturing floor to develop new processes, improve existing protocols, train and mentor machinists and help find solutions to critical manufacturing issues
Creating programs and or modifying existing programs as needed to establish setup processes for the CNC Mill, Turn, or Grinding departments
Working closely with the Manufacturing Engineers, Tool Makers, and Machinists to develop a smart effective approach to continually improve product quality and delivery performance
Analyzing and translating drawings and specifications of jobs to coordinate set-ups and operations in order to meet manufacturing and production
Determining best-practice processes for various machining operations and designating the proper tooling to ensure quality and cost-effective product delivery
Creating tooling paths using CAD/CAM software and properly selecting the cutting tools needed to generate code for various 3, 4, 5 multi-axis work for milling, turning, and grinding operations
Verifying tool path in Vericut Software
Producing setup descriptions and tool lists for machinists
Documenting and establishing standards to incorporate engineering changes and improvements
Providing training resources and training instructions of setup procedures and machining processes for machinists
Participating in ongoing conversations with engineers, supervisors, and machinists to resolve any issues related to processes, quality, part completion, and customer satisfaction to aid in continuous improvement to eliminate operating problems, increase productivity, and improve product quality
Participating in the conception and design of complex work-holding/fixtures/gages
Working with tooling vendors to evaluate and obtain the best cutting tool technologies for high-temperature superalloys commonly used in the Gas Turbine Industry
Developing prototypes and testing new programs/methods working in a hands-on environment with shop floor personnel to gain feedback on potential improvements
Assisting Quality Department in identifying and correcting programming issues that led to non-conformances
Providing time studies, router, and job cost review to ensure standards are up to date and being met
Creating and or maintaining documentation of all types as required
Following work instructions, procedures, safety, and company policies as given
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of Machine Shop experience required- CNC Mill, Lathe, and or Grind
5-7 years as a CNC Programmer is required
Siemens NX experience is required
Must be well-versed in various cutting tools for super alloys
Proficiency in the use of CAD/CAM, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Perform under AS9100 standards
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Understand and apply statistical tools
Prioritize tasks. Able to plan, organize, and monitor work of self and others working autonomously and self-direct
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and travelers
Understand and communicate safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual. Ability to draft routine reports
Ability to speak effectively before customers and/or employees of organization
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Will climb stairs multiple times per day
Will sit, stand, or walk distances for up to the entire duration of shift
Will lift, push, or pull 35 lbs. on an occasional basis
Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and material
Preferred
FANUC and Okuma CNC Controls experience preferred
VERICUT software experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
9 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation time
401K plan with company match
HSA & Flex Spending programs
Supplemental health plans
Company
Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc.
Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. is an aviation & aerospace firm manufacturing hot gas path components.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase