• Job Description

  Req#: 286

  Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

  CAD CAM OPERATOR

  Schedule:

  This is a Monday-Friday 1st shift schedule

  JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:
  Under the direction of the Tooling Manager, the CAD / CAM Operator is responsible creating drawings and assemblies for new and existing components and products using computerized aided drafting (CAD) tools such as SolidWorks and Pro-Engineer relating to machining and manufacturing processes. The job requires creation of shop drawings, management of drawings, and updating.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

  • Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.

  • Support the company’s manufacturing team by creating manufacturing prints, process drawings, inspection drawings, charts, gages, fixtures, etc.
  • Using CAD software, create new and modify existing 3D models

  • Using CAM software, create new and modify existing programs to assist CNC operators in processing jobs

  • Maintain drawing documentation and design files

  • Assist with troubleshooting tool and die manufacturing issues

  • Collaborate with machinists as well as plant management to improve product designs and manufacturing processes

  • 3D modeling experience, 2+ years Autodesk Inventor drawing/detailing experience preferred

  • CAM programming experience, 2+ years Mastercam programming experience preferred

  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding of precision manufacturing

  • Resolve mold / die performance issues

  • Provide mold and tool expertise to design reviews and product.

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  Two-year associate degree in machine tool technology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CAD / CAM operator or experience as a toolmaker in wax or plastics injection mold manufacturing environment. Knowledge and ability to design tools using auto cad. Must possess good computer skills and be able to learn new skills as needed. Must be familiar with blueprints and GD&T concepts

  Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:
  

  • Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term & Long Term disability
  • Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays
  • Quarterly Performance Bonus
  • 401k Matching up to 5.5%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)
  • On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only)

  Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.
  
  Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

• About the company

  Signicast is a leader in precision investment casting with state-of-the-art facilities that utilize just-in-time manufacturing processes. Learn more here.

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