Sheet Metal Programmer (Lawrenceville, GA)

Elma Electronic - Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lawrenceville, GA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Elma Electronic Inc. is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Programmer to join our team in Lawrenceville, GA. As a global leader in advanced embedded computing solutions, we pride ourselves on our innovative products and integrated platforms. The Sheet Metal Programmer will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, responsible for all aspects of sheet metal NC programming, including the operation of punch and laser combination machines, press brakes, and machining centers. This position requires close collaboration with the Manufacturing Manager, Engineering teams, and N/C Operators to ensure efficient production workflows and high-quality outputs. In this role, the Sheet Metal Programmer will be tasked with programming and operating a variety of CNC machines, interpreting project DXF files to optimize nesting for material efficiency, and planning sheet metal parts to minimize waste. The programmer will also be responsible for identifying and acquiring the necessary tooling for job assignments, generating programs for all machines, and editing shop routings as needed. Collaboration with the Purchasing department is essential to ensure accurate material ordering, while feedback to Engineering on design manufacturability will help reduce manufacturing costs. The successful candidate will verify first articles and conduct in-process inspections to ensure compliance with drawing requirements. Additionally, creating thorough documentation and procedures to support shop production will be a key responsibility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where innovation and quality are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate a range of Sheet metal CNC machines, punches, lasers, combos, press brakes, and machining centers.
• Interpret project DXF files to plan the most efficient nesting to create efficient flow and highest quality possible.
• Plan and program sheet metal parts efficiently to increase raw material utilization, eliminate material waste and ensure streamlined flow of parts from machines to the next work centers.
• Identify and acquire tooling necessary to complete job assignments.
• Tool, sequence, and generate programs for all machines.
• Edit shop routings as necessary.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure correct material ordering.
• Work with Engineering as required providing feedback on designs and manufacturability, suggest changes in design to reduce cost in manufacturing.
• Verify the first article and perform in process inspection to drawing requirements as needed.
• Create thorough documentation and procedures to support shop production.

Requirements

• Ability to program using nesting software, AMADA AP-100 preferred.
• Must have a keen understanding of Flat Pattern Layout.
• NC Operator knowledge and an understanding of G-Code preferred.
• Must have a good working knowledge of CNC punch tooling.
• Must have a working knowledge of ERP.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be skilled in all aspects of programming, setup and operation of punch presses, laser machines, press brakes, and machining centers.
• Must be able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings of fabricated parts.
• Able to read and write machine 'G' code specific to sheet metal programming preferred.
• Must be familiar with all the basic inspection equipment micrometers, calipers, height gauge etc.

Nice-to-haves

• AP-100 Programming experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Diversity and equal employment opportunity practices