Cad-Cam Router Programmer Columbia, SC

Posted On: January 26, 2023

General Summary

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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:

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• 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:

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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