Athena Manufacturing in Austin, TX manufactures sophisticated metal products made each day by committed, passionate experts. We offer complete solutions to transform our valued customers’ requirements into a finished product. Meeting our customers’ needs is more than just making parts, at Athena we create custom manufacturing plans to fulfill each and every demand.

Culture, Capabilities, Commitment

Growing people to become the best version of themselves: We Are Athena!

Athena Manufacturing is seeking an innovative, self-driven team player who has a strong background as a Machine Programmer in a Metalworking Manufacturing Environment.

CNC Machine Programmers are responsible for reading and interpreting customer drawings to create tool paths, and/or develop instructions in the form of code utilizing software to instruct machinery to create parts and components effectively and precisely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Utilize CAD - Solidworks and CAM - Hypermill/Esprit software to create toolpaths to program 3,4,& 5x Machining Centers as well as Dual-Spindle Turning Centers.
• Assist CNC Operators with program troubleshooting and feed/speed optimization.
• Design necessary jigs and fixtures to support production requirements.
• Coordinate jig and fixture fabrication with machine shop.
• Assist with manufacture of machined parts, as required.
• Maintain documentation per Quality and Product Realization requirements.
• Interface with Manufacturing Specialist and Customer Engineering as required to resolve technical issues.
• Create Setup Documents for each job programmed that includes the necessary information for effective set-up and production.
• Support estimating department in bidding new projects.
• Participate, as required, in new product design and development efforts.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Always deliberately and continuously optimize manufacturing planning for best financial and quality performance.
• Be a leader in continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• An associate degree, or at least 60 college hours *equivalent to two years in a related field, • a minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing environment, and
• a minimum of 2 years' experience of computer aided design with manufacturing modeling software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential physical requirements pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Strength — (Heavy)- Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Movement- climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, twisting, bending
• Auditory- talking and hearing
• Vision-near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision, field of vision
• Environment conditions and physical surroundings-noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions

PREFERRED TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY:

• Personal Computers
• Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) Software-M2M and Shop Floor Manager
• CAD- Solidworks & Catia
• Mastercam- 3 & 4ax Mills
• Hypermill- 5ax Mills
• Esprit- Dual Spindle & Twin Turret Lathes

Machines (Controls) Utilized at Athena:

• Grob 5ax-Siemens
• DMG Mori 5ax-Siemens
• Okuma Turning Centers-OSP
• Makino- Pro5,6 Fanuc
• Brother- C00
• Mazak- Mazatrol 510

REQUIRED WORK CLOTHING AND PPE: Business Casual, Closed Toe shoes and required PPE throughout production.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78728: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person