APPLICATION ENGINEER-CNC

Hi-Tek is a family-owned and operated business located in Mason, Ohio, serving as both a development and production source for all major gas turbine manufacturers. We offer a clean, climate-controlled environment where quality and safety are paramount.

About the role

The Applications Engineer/CNC Programmer provides hands-on support on the manufacturing floor to develop new processes, improve existing protocols, train and mentor machinists, and help find solutions to critical manufacturing issues. The role involves creating or modifying programs to establish setup processes for the CNC Mill, Turn, or Grinding departments. CNC Programming and Siemens NX experience is required. This is a full-time onsite position located in Mason, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate drawings and specifications to coordinate set-ups and operations to meet manufacturing and production requirements.
• Determine best-practice processes for various machining operations and designate proper tooling to ensure quality and cost-effective product delivery.
• Create tooling paths using CAD/CAM software and select cutting tools to generate code for 3, 4, and 5 multi-axis work for milling, turning, and grinding operations.
• Verify tool path in Vericut Software.
• Produce setup descriptions and tool lists for machinists.
• Document and establish standards to incorporate engineering changes and improvements.
• Provide training resources and instructions for setup procedures and machining processes for machinists.
• Participate in ongoing conversations with engineers, supervisors, and machinists to resolve issues related to processes, quality, part completion, and customer satisfaction to aid continuous improvement.
• Participate in the conception and design of complex work-holding, fixtures, and gages.
• Work with tooling vendors to evaluate and obtain the best cutting tool technologies for high-temperature superalloys commonly used in the Gas Turbine Industry.
• Develop prototypes and test new programs/methods in a hands-on environment with shop floor personnel to gain feedback on potential improvements.
• Assist the Quality Department in identifying and correcting programming issues that led to non-conformances.
• Provide time studies, router, and job cost review to ensure standards are up to date and being met.
• Create and maintain documentation as required.
• Follow work instructions, procedures, safety, and company policies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Machine Shop experience required (CNC Mill, Lathe, and/or Grind).
• 5+ years as a CNC Programmer (required).
• 5+ years of Siemens NX experience (required).
• FANUC and Okuma CNC Controls experience preferred.
• VERICUT software experience preferred.
• Must be well-versed in various cutting tools for superalloys.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Must meet the definition of a "U.S. person" under ITAR, as set forth in 22 C.F.R. 120.62.

Skills

• Perform under AS9100 standards.
• Provide leadership through example and sharing knowledge/skills.
• Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Understand and apply statistical tools.
• Prioritize tasks, plan, organize, and monitor work autonomously.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Read and interpret blueprints and travelers.
• Understand and communicate safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Draft routine reports.
• Communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• CNC Programming and Siemens NX experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced manufacturing technology.
• Ability to create solutions and streamline setup procedures.
• Best-practices for tooling integration in a team environment.

Pay

$105,000 - $140,000 yearly salary.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation time.
• 401K plan with company match.
• HSA & Flex Spending programs.
• Supplemental health plans.

Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening.