Machinist - Full Time Programmer

Job Title: Machinist - Full Time Programmer Employment Type: Full Time I On-Site

Location: Mogadore, OH

Who We Are Established in 2001, Diamond America designs and manufactures extrusion equipment for private and contract manufacturing companies. From pet food to silicone and pharmaceuticals, we proudly serve over 40+ industries with a strong presence in 70+ countries across the globe. Our mission is to utilize our experience in manufacturing, extrusion, and die design to provide our customers with specialized tooling and machinery of the highest product integrity. We will challenge ourselves to understand our customers’ process and provide them with the latest in wear technologies, advanced manufacturing, and innovative engineering that ensures a competitive advantage for our customers and our company.

Our key services include laboratory testing, equipment design, and remanufacturing defective or worn-down parts. Today, Diamond America remains a market leader to help keep critical manufacturing operations on track and achieve key operational goals.

Position Summary As an experienced Applications Engineer, you’ll play a vital part in bridging the gap between engineering design and production floor manufacturing. The ideal candidate will program CNC machines, optimize machining processes, design tooling and provide technical support to ensure the shop runs as efficiently as possible.

This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• CNC Programming: Create complex tool paths using MasterCam for mill and lathe machine operations.
• Process Optimization: Develop and refine machining strategies to reduce cycle times, minimize tooling costs, and improve part quality.
• Tooling Selection: Determine the most effective and costefficient cutting tools, fixtures and materials for specific jobs.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with machine setups, broken tools or programming errors on the production floor.
• Documentation: Create setup sheets, tool lists and standard operating procedures to train machinists.
• Introduce and support new measuring technologies to Quality Control.
• Learn related application software and use of all measurement instruments.
• Familiarize and follow established ISO procedures for machining.

Educational & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent on the job experience.
• 3+ years of handson CNC programming and machining experience (manufacturing and extrusion related is highly preferred).
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred) and G & M code.
• Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Highly organized, driven, selfdirected and professional

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid company holidays
• Annual company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Additional voluntary benefits include company paid life insurance, shortterm & longterm disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• First shift flexibility

Compensation Range $ 60,000+ Annually USD

Salary is based on experience. On-the-job training will be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement (EEO)

Diamond America Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, handicap, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State, and local laws. If you need assistance applying, please contact Michele Robinette, HR Manager, at [email protected].