Tudor Employment Agency are currently recruiting for a CAD / CAM Programmer to work for our client based in Cannock.
About the role: Manage and take ownership of all laser programming tasks to ensure completion of works orders within agreed timescales and to the required quality standard. In the long term there will be opportunity to progress in this role for the right candidate.
Duties will include:
1. To create 2D nests for flatbed laser processing using Trumpf TruTops Software
2. Nest for optimum material utilisation – maximising material usage and minimising waste
3. Program 2D nests using efficient cutting paths and technologies
4. Utilisation of MRP software to document work order nests
5. Assigning material to nests created to maintain full traceability for ISO 9001
6. Raise PO’s and booking in material on MRP software
7. Organising own workload – including daily checks on work orders not nested to keep on top of nesting OTIF KPI
8. Ensure works orders and associated nesting programmes are issued in accordance with customers deadlines
9. Interpret engineering drawings – taking note of grain directions, start/stop points etc.
10. Maintain meticulous program control when using repeat nests
11. Stay current with advancements in laser cutting technology and software tools, implementing new techniques and methodologies as appropriate
12. Ensuring all quality, HSE and environmental processes/procedures are followed at all times, addressing any quality issues promptly
13. Admin duties such as work sorting as requested by the Engineering Team Leader
14. Ensure effective communication with customers, team members and suppliers
The successful candidate:
15. Background within a laser / fabrication/ sheet metal manufacturing environment
16. Structured, methodical, and fact-based approach to problem solving and decision-making
17. Focused on delivering high standard customer service both internally and externally
18. Experience in TruTops is advantageous (or another laser-based CAM software)
19. Experience programming lasers and/or press brake machinery – including familiarity with programming techniques such as common cutting, looping, contour parameters, lead ins/out, corner rads, tags, cutting gases etc.
20. Familiarity with MRP software
21. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
22. Knowledge on engineering processes and materials
23. High level of numerical and analytical ability
24. Competent in all aspects of Microsoft Office
25. Team player, self-motivated
26. Positive attitude, proactive and enthusiastic
27. Excellent communication skills
28. Detail-oriented
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4pm / Friday 7.30am – 1pm
Position – Permanent