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Job Title: CNC Programmer/Application Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated CNC Programmer/Application Engineer to join our team at our Decatur site, which has recently undergone a significant investment. This role is essential as we expand our machining processes. The position offers high visibility and responsibility, providing an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Improve existing machining processes to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

• Update process documentation to ensure setups, programs, and tooling information are accurate and available for Operations.

• Develop and implement processes for new product designs.

• Actively participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of operations issues.

• Train Operations on new and existing machining processes.

• Implement new technology as part of capital projects, maintaining timeline integrity for specific tasks.

• Deliver exceptional results and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to drive improvements.

Essential Skills

• Experience with CNC lathe programming and production machining.

• Ability to function independently on a lathe, including programming, setup, and running parts.

• Experience programming for production machine shop volume.

• Robotics/automation experience (e.g., x, y axis or 6 axis).

• Strong collaboration, teamwork, urgency, and soft skills.

• Experience working with metal (brass, steel, aluminum).

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Solidworks, and new product development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with G and M codes, Fanuc controls.

• Basic manual programming, selecting cutting tools and part workholding.

• 2+ years of relevant experience highly preferred.

• Experience with CAD/CAM programs for CNC programming (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks, MasterCAM).

• Experience machining metal parts, specifically brass is preferred.

• Troubleshooting and quality review skills.

• Comfort with tooling operations and dry cutting parts (without coolant).

Work Environment

This is a first shift position in a large machine shop. You will spend 90% of your time on the floor working on the machines and with operations and engineers, with the remaining time documenting new processes in the office.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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