CNC Programmer

Engineering Technician / CNC Programmer

Schafer Industries is currently seeking an Engineering Technician / CNC Programmer for its Schafer Gear Works operation in Roscoe, IL. This is a salary non-exempt position. Walk-In Interviews are welcome.

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Schafer Gear Works offers a comprehensive, competitive total compensation program based on market trends. The company maintains training programs and tuition reimbursement to continually provide the opportunity for employees to enhance and improve their existing knowledge and skills. Benefits offered to employees and their families include:

• Medical, and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Vision Plan
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) Savings Plan (Including company match)
• Job Related Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall technical effectiveness of gear cutting and machining operations as well as planning for tooling and complete shop support in these areas.

Essential Functions:

Shop floor support

• Troubleshooting daily with production supervisor, setup people and operators to assure machines running smooth with capable processes.
• Working with production supervisor and production manager to assure line items are shipped on-time and prioritize late line items.
• Working with setup people on new part to assure parts are setup the way it is planned.
• Working with maintenance department to minimize down time with a priority on bottleneck machines.
• Making recommendations if any equipment is needed to be replaced or new capacity to be acquired.
• Working with OEM for training on new equipment purchase and maintenance of existing equipment.
• Analyze quality problems to find root cause and put corrective actions in place.
• Continuous improvement of existing products.

Tooling

• Designing all work holding tooling and gaging as necessary to fabricate part complete.
• Evaluating tooling for current business, finds areas for improvement on current processes and tooling, and makes recommendations.
• Controlling tooling purchases and utilizes available tooling as much possible.
• Looking out for latest tooling technology and make recommendations and justifications.

Quality Support

• Supporting QA as necessary on setup inspection or final inspection for any inspection technique.
• Helping operators on floor as necessary for inspection technique.

Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
• Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
• Adopt Lean Culture
• Performing other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• Passing along vital information to the Supervisor for effectiveness of the system.
• Training new employees.
• Helping evaluate job applicant's knowledge for the cell prior to Schafer hiring.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Requires some physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills.
• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent is desired.
• 3-5 years of experience in metal cutting preferably in gear manufacturing.
• Proficient in use of programming software, ESPRIT and Solidworks.
• Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters, and heat treat.

Working Conditions:

• Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP

Employer:

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.