MPI Calera CAM Programmer - McWane, Inc.

What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are……

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”.  We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants.  We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

Position

CAM Programmer / Tooling and Fixture Designer 

Location

Calera, AL

Reports to

Manufacturing Engineer

Description

This position will be responsible for building optimized machining programs for production runs of captive large valves and drawings, design fixtures, and utilizing knowledge of different tooling and tooling suppliers and CAM to produce an accurate part.

Scope of Responsibilities

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area as well as maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Proactively promotes the McWane Way principles.
• Lead the development of the CAM program in Alabama Dynamics. 
• Develop programs for CNC mills and lathes, producing quality and output. 
• Write programs for 3, 4, and 5 axis machining centers including complex surfaces. 
• Provide good feedback and promote good communication.  
• Retrieve CAD data from customers, supplied as files, and translate these files to the proper format to read files into offline programming software for designing, detailing and changes as per shop requirements. 
• Create user friendly programs for minimally skilled operators and experienced CNC programmers, with focus on ease of use. 
• Solve and edit programs at machines as the need arises. 
• Assist operators by answering questions pertaining to any problems found in the CNC programs and/or part files supplied. 
• Assist operators by answering questions pertaining to any problems found in the inspection sheets regarding tolerances. 
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly. 
• Provide tooling and fixturing recommendations as applicable. 
• Develop and manage the tool data base, including a data base for each machine with tool data for different materials being machined. 
• Manage all shop floor programs and revisions. 
• Implementing probing on machines. 
• Continually work to improve and optimize programs and manufacturing processes. 
• Creates PO requisitions to order material, cutters, tooling, etc. For new jobs. 
• Create documentation necessary to manufacture parts including setup sheets. 
• Stays current with the newest technology and software upgrades. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, vendors and customers. 
• Complete all required paperwork. 
• Keep work area clean and always organized. 
• Abide by and support all safety and quality system requirements. 
• Assist in quoting cycle times when required. 
• Prioritize continuous improvement to identify and implement processes that will improve productivity, quality, profitability, and safety. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 
• Scope of role may change at the discretion of leadership. 
• Detail oriented 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities within timelines in a fast-paced environment. 

Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and determine and distinguish color.

Qualifications 

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
• High school diploma or GED required
• Computer skills required
• Experience as a CNC Machinist preferred
• Experience in CAM software. Solidworks and Mastercam Preferred

Position Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements.
• Must be able to meet and adhere physical requirements as well as adhere to wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and mask).
• Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Must have the ability to operate forklift or overhead crane.
• Possible overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.