Cad-Cam Router Programmer Columbia, SC
Posted On: January 26, 2023General Summary
The Cad-Cam Router Programmer uses various programs to automate machinists’ tools by using computer generated electronic data. The optimal candidate will have experience programming with cad-cam software for routers.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
- Creates instructions for machinists.
- Reviews 2D and 3D CAD design blueprints.
- Makes calculations for programming including where materials should be cut.
- Translates instructions into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.
- Checks completed programs by running simulations or tests.
- Determines sequence of operations in a program.
- Chooses cutting tools that will be needed.
- Analyzes job order and performs necessary calculations.
- Writes programs and modifies existing ones for increased efficiency.
- Analyzes and selects speeds and cutting tools for programs.
- Makes improvements to set up times for a task and contouring of complex shapes.
- Simplifies tooling time for workers and increases productivity for the client.
- Evaluates all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money.
- Monitors all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.
- Simplifies tooling time for workers and increases productivity for the client.
- Evaluates all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money.
- Monitors all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have superior computer programming skills.
- Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
- Good math skills.
- Good active listening skills.
- Must have good problem solving skills.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must have good organizational and planning skills.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Knowledge of metal shop work.
- Must be highly detail oriented.
- Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
- Must have the ability to read blueprints.
- Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma.
- Knowledge of electronics and machine tools.
- Experience with programming.
- Plus: Certification from accredited technical school.
- Plus: Associate’s degree in CNC programming, a computer-related field or a mechanical field.
Work Environment
- Time is spent in a climate controlled office environment.
- Time is spent in front of a computer screen keyboarding and manipulation a mouse.
- Must be willing to visit manufacturing warehouses to observe equipment in action.
- Must be willing to work in areas with high levels of noise such as plants or design departments.
Software Used
- EnRoute
- CamWorks
- LED Wizard
- Flexi
- AutoCad/Draftsight
- Solidworks