Company Summary

Vulcan Industries has been providing merchandising display solutions for over 70 years. We take pride in our diverse customer base which includes some of the world’s best known retailers and brand marketers. With domestic and off-shore manufacturing, as well as sales offices in key markets across the country, we offer global solutions in today’s global economy.

Job Summary

The Laser/Punch Programmer writes operating programs for Trumpf Punch and Trumpf laser cutting equipment utilizing Pro-E and TruTops software. Assigns laser paths and tooling hits to enable software to convert to numeric codes that are downloaded into the specific equipment. Assures proper tooling is available for machine setups. Performs preventive maintenance for punch and lasers and performs minor breakdown repairs. Coordinates major maintenance with outside vendors. Responsible for training equipment operators and lead persons.

Essential job functions

• Gain Extensive Knowledge of equipment programmed
• Program equipment using PC and software
• Train operators and lead persons
• Maintain appropriate records
• Report for work regularly and on time
• Material Handling
• Able to read, understand and follow instructions from Operator’s Manuals

Preferred skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of shop math, practical algebra, geometric construction and essentials of trigonometry.
• Ability to read instructions in use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Ability to prepare records using series of names, numbers and simple sentences.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.)

Other Skills

• Ability to operate or learn to operate various machines, such as: plant equipment and machinery, scales, tape measure, control gauges, computer keyboard, etc.

Working Conditions

• Inside, non-climate-controlled environment, variable workdays and hours. High noise level and vibration. Overtime will be required.

Physical Demands

• Work in standing position continuously
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to floor
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Performance Standards Required: Accurate and timely programming of equipment to meet production requirements and complying with company quality, work and safety regulations

Supervision given by: Fabrication Supervisor

Supervision given to: None

Note: Employees may be asked to perform tasks other than those listed on the job description and will be expected to perform any reasonable task assigned by their supervisor.

Vulcan Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Vulcan Industries strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national, origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment. Vulcan Industries complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADS), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable state or local laws.