CNC Programmer-Advanced

S&C Electric Company - Palatine, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Palatine, IL

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

As a CNC Programmer at S&C Electric Company, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of CNC programming functions within the fabrication department. This position involves creating and modifying CNC programs for various machining technologies, including lathes, mills, and laser cutters, while maintaining high quality and productivity standards. You will collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and production personnel to support the team and contribute to the advancement of a resilient electrical grid.

Responsibilities

• Creating and modifying 2D Sketches using Solid Edge CAD software.
• Creating and modifying basic 3D part models using Solid Edge CAD software.
• Creating 2D DXF Files from Solid Edge models and other computer-generated files.
• Developing and maintaining tooling standards and tool code assembly drawings.
• Selecting appropriate tools, feeds, and speeds for machining parts.
• Generating G and M machine code using CAM software applications.
• Basic programming of robotic equipment applications.
• Investigating trends in cutting tool applications.
• Investigating new technologies regarding tooling and processing methods for CNC machine tools.
• Troubleshooting old and new CNC programs with factory personnel.
• Performing associated data tasks in Oracle and 3DX applications.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced programmers.

Requirements

• Certified in CNC/CAM related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience with metal cutting operations.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math.
• Experience using inspection tools and reading basic machine code commands.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with engineers, designers, and machinists.
• Experience with SolidEdge 3D modeling or equivalent CAD software.
• Minimum 1 year experience in offline sheet metal process (Salvagnini, Radan, LVD, Amada).
• Minimum 1 year experience in offline programming (ESPRIT preferred).

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred experience programming robotic applications.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement
• Paid leaves
• Dependent care FSA
• Basic Life
• Transit benefit
• Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided.