CNC Programmer - Model Maker Job at Placon Corporation, Madison, WI

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  • Placon Corporation
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Your Mission: A CNC Programmer - Model Maker at Placon Corporation, you'll bring prototypes to life through CNC programming and machine operations, collaborating with a dynamic team. Your responsibilities include developing and optimizing CNC programs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining top-notch equipment. You'll also coordinate projects and provide design support for existing tooling. The job requires familiarity with machine shop equipment and strong 3D conceptual skills. Additionally, you'll need to lift tools and materials, stand for long periods, and occasionally travel.

Key Responsibilities: CNC Programming and Operation:

  • Develop and optimize CNC programs using advanced CAM software like GibbsCAM.

  • Operate and maintain CNC machines, ensuring high-quality components and prototypes are fabricated.

Safety and Equipment Maintenance:

  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain top-notch equipment.

  • Approve parts and confirm specifications.

Project Coordination and Collaboration:

  • Coordinate exciting projects and collaborate with a forward-thinking team.

  • Provide design support for existing production tooling and coordinate with tool vendors as needed.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Onsite at Placon Corporation.

  • Equipment/Tools Used: CNC machines, hand tools, advanced CAM software.

  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move tools and materials.

Equipment Knowledge
  • Machine Shop Equipment: CNC mills, lathes, mills, grinders, cutter grinders, drill presses, band saws, table saws, sandblasters, jigsaws, die bending equipment, bench grinders

  • Hand Tools : Air routing drills, sanding equipment, hand drills, hand grinders, layout instruments, gauge blocks, dial indicators, micrometers, etc.

  • Office Equipment : Computer, fax, phone, copy machine, machine tools (e.g., mills, drills, lathes, grinders)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in Modelmaking, Prototyping, or a related field, or four years of hands-on experience in modelmaking, prototyping, or CNC machining.

  • Strong 3D conceptual skills and a solid understanding of mechanical functions.

  • Familiarity with machine shop equipment, including CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and cutters.

Desired Skills (Not Required):

  • Proficient in hand tools, including air routing drills and micrometers.

  • Ability to lift and move tools and materials.

  • Mental agility for reading, writing, and shop math.

Physical Requirements
  • Lift 11-50 lbs occasionally

  • Stand for 12 hours a day

Mental Requirements
  • Reading, writing, calculating

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Reasoning and analysis

  • Work with minimal supervision

  • Shop math

  • 10% travel

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