What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programming Technician / 1st Shift position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
This programming technician position is located in Searcy, Arkansas and will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor.
The programming technical will modify and develop CNC programs from product and tooling drawings that will produce precision parts in accordance with applicable engineering specifications. Emphasis in this position is the complete preparation of CNC programs, documentation, and the training of the shop floor personnel. Interaction will be required with manufacturing engineers, supervisors, lead people and other employees to satisfy the needs of our customers and Danfoss.
This is a 1st Shift position.
What You’ll Be Doing
What We're Looking For
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
This programming technician position is located in Searcy, Arkansas and will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor.
The programming technical will modify and develop CNC programs from product and tooling drawings that will produce precision parts in accordance with applicable engineering specifications. Emphasis in this position is the complete preparation of CNC programs, documentation, and the training of the shop floor personnel. Interaction will be required with manufacturing engineers, supervisors, lead people and other employees to satisfy the needs of our customers and Danfoss.
This is a 1st Shift position.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Modify and create programs with proper tool sequence and feeds/speeds to optimize the machining process.
- Set up, adjust, prove out programs, and operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to exact tolerances.
- Program and document revisions as required including work procedures, tool lists, and process sheets.
- Collecting, compiling data for PPAP submittal.
- Operate Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), height gage, calipers, micrometers, profilometers and other quality gages to verify part quality.
- Provide input on machining efficiency improvements and cost versus benefit analysis of new tooling considerations.
What We're Looking For
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of experience operating manual, NC, and/or CNC machine tools or previous programming experience.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably with courses in mechanical drawing, shop mathematics and machining practices.
- Prefer a formal job training or equivalent program to acquire a general knowledge of machining techniques, setup methods and operating procedures on conventional and numerically operated machine tools.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information i.e. drawings, CMM reports, engineering standards, JIP sheets, etc.
- Demonstrated ability of writing programs for horizontal and / or vertical machining centers and / or turning machines
- CMM programming experience
- Cutting tool knowledge
- Ability to respond to common inquires of complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to all members of the workforce
- Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.