CAD Programmer/Operator

CAD Programmer/ Operator

1st Shift

Metals USA is seeking a CAD Programmer/Operator in Greensboro NC. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

The CAD Programmer must be familiar with CNC equipment using Auto-CAD; to create drawings and CNC programs using the CAD/CAM software for coordinating all production and technical communications between customers, sales and manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, designs and details mechanical components, process plans using Auto-CAD.
• Acts as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing and sales departments.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, test finished-product and system capabilities, confirming fabrication, assembly and installation processes.
• Nests parts as required on sheets or blanks to maximize material and production efficiency.
• Provides design assistance for products and produce engineer drawings.
• Provides print generation capability from customer CAD files.
• Maintains system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Works closely with CNC operators to determine proper tooling, speed feed ratios for optimal performance output.
• Monitors, documents and controls any changes made to CNC programs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Notifies management of product discrepancies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Prioritizes tasks based on given timelines and willing to work to meet required project deadlines.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time (< to 6 hours per day).

• Stand, walk, sit, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, hand-eye coordination, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
• Occasionally drives a vehicle to visit customers
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to a maximum of 30 lbs. without assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats with chin straps; chin straps must be worn at all times when in the warehouse.
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Position works primarily in an office/cubicle environment
• Exposed to environmental temperature changes (extreme heat & cold) when in an industrial warehouse
• May work around heavy machinery when in an industrial warehouse
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Quiet to moderate noise levels

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED. Technical school training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 experience as a CAD Programmer desired preferably in the precision sheet metal industry; flat pattern CAD drawing expertise is required
• Must have knowledge of design specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Must have strong , demonstrated sustained working abilities in a fast paced production area
• Must have mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
• Must be organized with attention to detail
• Ability to present techn