Applications Engineer / NC Programmer

Company: Heller Machine Tools - Michigan
Location: Troy
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

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

• 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 hoursEducation and Experience:
  • Minimum 2-year degree.Manufacturing technology or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of machining or machine tool experienceQualifications:
    • 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 employeesTraining Requirements:
      • Heller online training assignments
      • General Safety
      • 9001 Quality System Awareness
      • ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
      • Additional training as requiredQuality:
        • QMS (Quality Management System)
        • Follow and support HUS process maps
        • Follow support and use HUS procedures, work instructions, and formsPhysical Demands:
          • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.Personal Protective Equipment:
            • As specified by the Heller handbook or other facility requirements.Work Environment:
              • 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:
                • 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 SkillsMachines & technologies you'll use:
                  • 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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