Astec-Peterson Pacific Corporation

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Programmer is responsible for the creating, managing and improving, production CNC machining centers, offline bend programing and supporting offline robotic weld programming to meet manufacturing and engineering design requirements.    

Key Deliverables

·         Self motivated and proactive in managing responsibilities.  Detailed tracking of work

·         Respectful and clear communication working with operators, leads and management

·         Presenting and communicating progress and improvements to individuals and groups 

·         Reporting to the manufacturing engineering manager progress

·         Support engineers by providing crucial input on design

·         Prepare SOPs for setup and operation for operators.

·         Load programs in CNC machines and provide instruction on setup.

·         Must determine operation sequence, select, and adjust tools, and proof tests programs for each planned part runoff.

·         Troubleshoot problematic set-ups and document changes.

·         Perform quality assurance test to ensure the products meet design speciation’s on new program.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

·         Develops programming for various CNC machines using Master CAM software, Mazatrol; determining proper feeds, speeds, and cutting tools; and maximizing efficiency of cutter paths.

·         Attending weekly true north board meetings and providing updates, requesting support and raising awareness

·         Prepares work instructions for setup and recommends the use of inserts, fixtures, and tooling for various job operations.

·         Identifies areas for improving the setup or program and makes the improvement. Minimum 2/week. Works with supervisor/Mfg Eng, to design, purchase or make changes as necessary. 

·         Partners with Engineering and Manufacturing departments to develop safe and efficient part programming and processes that supports lean manufacturing goals.

·         Manages programming related files with Predator software and on the company network to maintain accuracy and security.

·         Demonstrates full commitment that all produced CNC programs follow Astec’s quality requirements.

·         Responsible to write & create method sheets for machine shop, press brake, and robotic welding before the operations get started.

·         Monitors machining times and optimizes it regularly by implementing new machining techniques and methods.

·         Always maintains and updates the CNC program database with matching the revisions of programs against the engineering technical drawings.

·         Work closely with machinists by assisting with preparing, optimizing, and updating programs to improve machining.

·         May operate various machines from time to time providing direction on setup and to optimize the program.

o   Ability to setup, program, operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and mills with minimal assistance.

o   Accurately uses gages and measuring instruments to ensure tolerance requirements.

·         Other responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of the business.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

·         Associate of Art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school; or 5+ years related experience and/or training working as a machining center programmer or operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management.

·         Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CNC Programmer in a machine shop’s heavy equipment manufacturing industry. Experience on a variety of CNC controlled machines.  Experience on manual machines will be considered in addition to CNC.

·         Minimum 5 years’ knowledge of and experience working with steel.  

·         Interpret, read, and comprehend G & M code programs experience preferred.

·         Mastercam experience desirable

·         Mazatrol programming experience desirable

·         Offline bend programming experience desirable

·         Overhead and Jib crane experience required.

·         Ability to apply concepts such as basic math skills, fractions, micrometers, percentages, ratios, proportions to practical situations, and able to convert decimals into inches.

·         Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure as well as machinist measuring tools, blueprints, and bills of material (BOM’s).

·         Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.

·         Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management working both individually and as part of a team.

·         Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.

·         Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.

·         Safe material handling skills in working with steel. 

·         Capacity to learn quickly, parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent.

·         Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

·         Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

·         Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

·         Respect for all individuals

·         Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

·         Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock.  The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures.  The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.