Digital Programmer (CNC)

Activities / Main tasks / Responsibilities

• Design and optimize machining programs using Mastercam, G. code, Mazatrol and FANUC software
• Direct machining plans and ranges on digital machines in order to make manufacturing as profitable as possible
• Determine the lengths of materials to be cut according to the quantities to be produced as well as validate the data in the ERP system before putting it into production
• Ensure that you have a clear, complete and up-to-date machining range to facilitate interpretation
• Make changes to programs according to machinists' requests
• Participate in the search for new work tools
• Visualize the final design result in the factory for professional development and future improvement
• Participate in the design of machining jigs
• Supporting machinists during the implementation of new parts
• Draw new jigs (tooling for holding parts during machining) with the MasterCam tool
• Management of raw material losses (plastic used on the router)

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Spatial visualization
• Have worked on CNC machines before
• Rigour
• Have a good knowledge of speeds and feeds to be used in different materials and tools
• Proficiency in programming language (Mastercam an asset)
• Have a basic knowledge of G-codes and/or manufacturing software directly on machines (Mazatrol, FANUC, etc.)
• Initiative
• Resourcefulness
• Organizational skills
• Thoroughness
• Intellectual curiosity
• Patience
• Analytical and logical skills
• Creativity
• Act as a Frontmatec ambassador

Desired knowledge & skills

• Know the Autocad, Inventor and Vault environment
• Basic English

Education & Experience

• DEP in machining techniques combined with an ASP in numerical control OR a DEC in mechanical engineering
• Possess 2 to 3 years of CNC programming experience

Experience in industrial design