What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programmer / Drafter position at I&M Machine and Fabrication?
Programmer / Drafter
I&M Machine and Fabrication Corp. is seeking an experienced Programmer / Drafter to join our team. This position plays an important role in turning customer drawings, specifications, and concepts into accurate production-ready drawings and machine programs for our manufacturing operations.
About I&M Machine and Fabrication
I&M Machine and Fabrication is a local, family-owned company that has served our customers since 1974. For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on quality workmanship, dependable service, and the experience of our employees.
As a full-service manufacturing operation, we provide Custom Metal Fabrication, Precision Machining, and Industrial Metal Finishing. Our capabilities include sheet and tube lasers, CNC machining centers, powder coating lines, and a wide variety of fabrication and finishing equipment.
What You'll Do
As a Programmer / Drafter, you will work with customers, engineering, production, and machine operators to turn drawings and specifications into accurate, manufacturable parts.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Review work orders, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and customer instructions to determine job requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Create and modify drawings and flat-pattern layouts using CAD/CAM software.
- Develop machine programs based on part specifications and production requirements.
- Work directly with customers and customer engineers to clarify drawings, dimensions, and project requirements.
- Reverse engineer existing parts when drawings or specifications are unavailable.
- Create and update drawings based on measurements, samples, sketches, or customer information.
- Collaborate with production personnel and machine operators to ensure parts can be manufactured efficiently and accurately.
- Identify potential manufacturing issues and make necessary drawing or programming adjustments.
- Maintain accurate drawings, files, and related job documentation.
- Assist production with programming and drawing-related questions as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Technical school education or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM software and drafting principles.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn manufacturing software.
- Understanding of machining and/or metal fabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, engineers, production employees, and other departments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. as needed.
Preferred Experience
- 2–3 years of manufacturing programming and/or drafting experience.
- Previous CAD/CAM experience in a machining or metal fabrication environment.
- Experience creating flat patterns and production drawings.
- Experience working with CNC equipment, lasers, or other manufacturing machinery.
- Experience reverse engineering manufactured parts.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and production methods is a plus.
What We Offer
I&M Machine and Fabrication Corp. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive base pay
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
Job Type: Full-time
If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy working with CAD/CAM and technical drawings, and like seeing your work go from a computer screen to a finished part on the production floor, we encourage you to apply.