Machine Program Technician

Marketing & Outreach Specialist, Senior Recruiter, General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Job Description

• Create and maintain machine programs and set‑up sheets for CNC machines.
• Perform research in hard copy and electronic drawings, as well as technical documents, to obtain information necessary to create programs.
• Interact with machine operators as necessary to correct/edit programs.
• Travel to other BIW facilities as necessary to interact with machine operators.
• Travel to vendor facilities on occasion for training.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Machine Shop Graduate Apprentice or Associate Degree in machinist trade with minimum 5 years experience in machining/programming required.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Experience in generating CNC programs through various software systems including but not limited to Mastercam and CATIA V5.
• Experience in generating programs for Horizontal Boring Mills, Drills, Vertical Machining Centers, and Horizontal Lathes.
• Experience in Vericut program software is preferred.
• Experience in 5‑Axis Machining is preferred.
• Ability to react to changing tool tolerances and material changes.
• Possess a high level of self‑sufficiency to succeed in a limited supervision environment.
• Ability to routinely climb three flights of stairs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Associate

Full-time

• Manufacturing and Information Technology
• Shipbuilding

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance