CNC Programmer Lead This role represents the opportunity to take on an important leadership position with an innovative high tech industrial engineering and manufacturing company. Automation Hydraulics designs and manufacturers innovative hydraulic equipment and machinery. We utilize the latest technology and our own proprietary controls and sensors to rapidly deliver unique and affordable solutions for transportation, aerospace, and agriculture industries.
At Automation Hydraulics, we believe that hydraulics technology is ten to twenty years behind innovations in other industries, and that by applying proven technologies to underserved markets that we can advance industrialization and productivity. We utilize the most advanced software for manifold designing and are often able to improve functionality or reduce size, weight and cost.
The business was founded by top engineers and innovators that have developed hydraulics systems for many of the world's top industrial companies. We continue to offer custom hydraulic systems for virtually any industrial application.
Job Role
This position will have a high level of autonomy and responsibility. As the CNC Programmer Lead, you will be responsible for programming our new DMG Mori NHX5500, with a five pallet RPP (arrives in October). We purchased this machine to build custom hydraulic manifolds for our own products and for custom applications. We will also be machining precision components and other complex parts. This position will be responsible for programming the machining for all of our custom machined parts. Qualified candidates must be able to design workholding, select optimal tooling and program efficient tool paths.
The goal is to ensure our manufacturing process meets customer requirements and delivers exceptional quality product on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
Program and operate our NHX5500 and other machines
Utilize CAM software and CELOS intuitive programming
Setup complex jobs and design workholding and fixtures
Select tooling and workholding and build tool library
Procurement request for tooling and materials
Quality control and processes for programming and machining operations
Estimate costs
Identify training needs
Supervise and motivate a team of workers
Report to upper management
Requirements:
Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
Extensive machining and programming experience (4 axis horizontal)
Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Leadership experience at a professional manufacturing company
Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
BSc/Ba in business administration or relevant field is preferred
Preferred quality systems experience
Preferred LEAN manufacturing experience
Work location is Vancouver, WA
