CNC Offline Programmer/Engineering Specialist

Rich benefit plan, effective date-of-hire. $2,000 signing bonus!

Join us, and be part of supporting our outstanding fabrication team at Orano’s state-of-the-art Kernersville facility!  Embark on a career in the nuclear industry, right here in the heart of North Carolina! 

TN Americas is seeking a CNC Offline Programmer/Engineering Specialist to support the manufacturing work performed in its location in Kernersville, NC.

The CNC Offline Programmer/Engineering Specialist will will provide offline CNC programming and technical hands-on support to manufacturing personnel to ensure safe, on-time delivery of components used to in metal fabrication to support global customer base; will interface with various types of manufacturing equipment to include laser/plasma, vertical/horizontal lathes, multi-axis machining centers, and waterjet cutting; and may perform a variety of technical tasks, to include – research/development, continuous improvement project, equipment optimization, up-time tracking and tool life utilization and optimization.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and controls cutting/nesting & machining programs to ensure parts are machined per design specifications.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes & designs program improvements for fabrication & assembly, collaborating with machine operators for feedback.
• Demonstrates ownership of processes & equipment in assigned manufacturing areas.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing & planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product & process quality by designing tests methods to align with process, contract requirement, and equipment capabilities.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by analyzing production, labor, and material costs; participates in production scheduling and estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product & process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering outputs to design team to optimize product fabricability.
• Demonstrates ownership of equipment maintenance by coordinating preventive maintenance and repair, per manufacturers’ instructions and recommendation.
• Ensures equipment is operated within the guidelines and instructions set forth by the equipment manufacturers.
• Develops operator training to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Maintains program database per Company software storage policy.
• Stays current on professional knowledge and trends by attending educational workshops and seminars, as necessary.
• Contributes to team success by establishing and monitoring metrics to ensure cost and productivity are met.
• Provides data and justification for CAPEX expenditures for productivity improvement or equipment replacement.
• Demonstrates and employs knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and shop floor tools (5S, Standard Work, etc.).