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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

About this job

Volt Workforce Solutions has a Machine programmer/Manufacturing Engineer opportunity located on site with Caterpillar at their Aurora facility.

The candidate will work independently or as part of a team, is involved in the maintenance and improvement of processes and systems used in the manufacture of product. This is a fully functioning journey level position, for an incumbent with a varied amount of manufacturing experience, who may obtain some assistance from a more experienced senior level person. Troubleshoots day-to-day machine programming and process problems, initiates solutions, and follows-up to evaluate effectiveness of changes to ensure proper machining of production material within the powertrain components operations. Designs or directs the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling. Determines, contacts and negotiates with external suppliers for tooling and workholding. Analyzes engineering change notices, determines any part or process change, initiates and implements all programming changes. Establishes and maintains machine programs and tooling designs and bills of material. Addresses operations safety, quality and velocity issues by implementing required programming changes. May assume day-to-day production supervision duties in absence of line supervisor. Provides analysis and recommendations needed to allow manufacturing to produce the engineering product designs. Provides feedback to engineering on design-related manufacturability issues. Provides effective communication and services in solving production problems or pursuing operations improvements. Conducts investigation to assist in resolving programming issues. Updates and adjusts programs as needed. Monitors results of quality checks (CMM reports) and works with operations on adjustments as needed. Utilizes Creo CAD/CAM system and ICAM post processor for creating machine tool part programs. Operates machine tools as required to validate new and updated part programs. Understands G code/M code programming and is capable of manually editing part programs as needed. Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and CAT legacy systems. Purchases indirect material, equipment and services as needed through MSC. Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

Typical day is 7AM to 4PM. Start the day by attending start of shift meeting at 7AM on shop floor, followed by daily manufacturing engineering huddle at 7:15AM. 50% of time spent on shop floor validating program changes by operating machines, 50% at desk or in meetings. Will require some offshift and weekend support.

Educational Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Industrial Technology or similar preferred (but not required). In addition to degree, must have a minimum of 5 years' experience providing machine programming support in an automotive or heavy equipment manufacturing facility. In lieu of technical degree, must have a minimum of 8 years' experience in a technical manufacturing engineering role providing machine programming support in an automotive or heavy equipment manufacturing facility.

Technical Skills

This position requires thorough knowledge of machining and machine programming concepts, including print reading, G code/M code programming, manufacturing bill of material development, time studies, OEE, ergonomics, contamination control, and tooling and fixturing. Must demonstrate high proficiency in computer skills with ability to learn various web-based and legacy systems. Must be proficient in MS powerpoint, word, and excel. Preferred -Creo CAD/CAM system and ICAM

You will be working directly with shop floor operators and presenting to management. Must be self-directed, able to prioritize own workload, and act with a sense of urgency in addressing shop floor issues. Must be comfortable with a high level of responsibility and autonomy in making decisions. Must also excel at working in teams, as much of the workload is accomplished through team projects.

Volt is an EOE.



Associated topics: cnc fabricating, cnc machine, cnc machining, composite laminator, computer aided design, computer numeric control, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, fabrication, precision