CAD-CAM Programmer 3

REPORTS TO: Post Processing Design Lead

SUPERVISES: CAD Drafters, CAD/CAM Programmer I and II

PURPOSE: Responsible for creating and optimizing CAD and CAM programs to drive the manufacturing of ship components ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of fabrication processes. Under general guidance, works closely with engineering, production, and Production Control teams to ensure that all ship components meet industry standards and specifications.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop Ship-Constructor nest files using AutoCAD Software.

• Responsible for modifying text, mark lines, markings, selecting correct raw stock, part spacing, and maximum plate utilization.

• Develop Material Bill of Materials (MBOM) from ship-constructor nest files in Microsoft excel.

• Develop profile plot drawings.

• Develop Grand Panel Nest Layouts.

• Nest profiles using RinasWPP software.

• Nest plate parts using SigmaNEST or Columbus software.

• Generate Robot Weld program using RinasWeld.

• Interpret construction drawings, weld callouts, bevel callouts and structural key plans.

• Provides support troubleshooting issues with material discrepancies, shortages, material grades, remnants, green, and surplus.

• Identify modeling issues that impact post processing products and communicate these issues to design

• Review ship constructor model files to ensure post-processing data is correctly entered into 3-D model.

• Check the work of level 1 and 2 programmers or drafters prior to issuance.

• Works with Production Management, cross-functional design teams internal and external to the company, including business partner representatives, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

• Capable of serving as a stand in lead as needed.

• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company            procedures and policies. 

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associated Degree or higher in CAD preferred.

• 6+ years of AutoCAD and nesting or programming experience using Columbus, SigmaNEST, RinasWPP, RinasWeld or other CAM software

• Highly experienced with AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

• Highly experienced with Microsoft Excel

• Provide training to less experienced programmers on nesting software.

• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and the digital products that feed into them.

• Experience working in a shipyard or manufacturing facility

• Understands scheduling and forecasting work, ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

• Experience interacting with multiple design teams and members of production.

Preferred:

• Experience with CNC G Code is a plus

• Ship Constructor experience preferred but not required

• Ship building experience preferred but not required

• Experience writing macros in Microsoft Excel preferred but not required

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candidate will be working in our production facility offices, with significant time working with and around production.  Must be comfortable working in a construction based environment.

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application

• Able to provide proof of US Person Status

• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

• Willing to submit to a drug screen

• Willing to submit to a background check

TOOLS: Computer, Columbus, Sigmanest, XML, Autocad, Ship Constructor

DIRECTION EXERCISED: N/A

DISCRETION EXERCISED: N/A

LIASES WITH: Engineering, Production Control, Production, and equipment manufacturers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  

Specific physical requirements include the following:

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.

• Perform prolonged standing.

• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.

• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.

• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.

• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).

• Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.

• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).

• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.

• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.

• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, steeltoes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.

• Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.

• Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. 

• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

• Able to utilize adequate visual skills.

• Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.

• Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.  

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.