What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Program Technician position at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works?
Job Description
- Create and maintain machine programs and set-up sheets for CNC machines.
- Perform research in hard copy and electronic drawings, as well as technical documents, to obtain information necessary to create programs.
- Interact with machine operators as necessary to correct/edit programs.
- Travel to other BIW facilities as necessary to interact with machine operators.
- Travel to vendor facilities on occasion for training.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- Machine Shop Graduate Apprentice or Associate Degree in machinist trade with minimum 5 years experience in machining/programming required.
Required/Preferred Experience
- Experience in generating CNC programs through various software systems including but not limited to Mastercam and CATIA V5.
- Experience in generating programs for Horizontal Boring Mills, Drills, Vertical Machining Centers, and Horizontal Lathes.
- Experience in Vericut program software is preferred.
- Experience in 5-Axis Machining is preferred.
- Ability to react to changing tool tolerances and material changes.
- Possess a high level of self-sufficiency to succeed in a limited supervision environment.
- Ability to routinely climb three flights of stairs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work in a team environment.