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Drafting Technician (CNC Programmer)

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Drafting Technician (CNC Programmer) will be responsible for designing components and assemblies to be fabricated off site and installed on construction sites. This position will also be responsible for interacting with the fabrication team in a shop environment to produce products made predominantly of wood and steel. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follow directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
Career Path: Senior Drafting Technician

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

DRAFTING TECHNICIAN FAMILY - CORE

Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for a variety of wood & metal machining operations (plasma, router, pressbrake, waterjet, etc.) using CAD/CAM software or manual programming methods.
Ensure CNC programs are safe, accurate, efficient, and meet design specifications and tolerances.
Set up CNC machines and tooling libraries, including loading programs, setting tool offsets, and ensuring proper calibration and alignment.
Evaluate CNC machine operations during new production runs to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Follows specifications and contract documents to create various technical drawings.
Creates rough sketches and detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software and reviews them along with the engineering team.
Calculates dimensions, weight limitations and requirements for materials being used.
Coordinates drawings to city and government requirements.
Prepares, reviews, and redrafts designs with the shop and project team.
Identifies and communicates potential design issues to team and redesigns products to improve functionality.
Coordinates with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements and incorporates into designs.
Communicates with the project team or design professional to get all the details necessary to design and draw the required component or assembly.
Designs diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow and assembly process.
Ensures final designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
Creates manuals that describe existing products’ operation, features and maintenance.
Inspires a sense of team in the work environment. Utilizes communication and conflict resolution skills to help foster teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrates willingness and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to obtain information or solve problems in support of the team’s goals.
Demonstrates positive approaches to adapting to change. Supports corporate and work program and/or department change initiatives.
Manages time and tracks project hours for billing purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Stay current with advancements in CNC software and technology, tools, and industry trends to ensure optimal performance.
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
Ability to identify common construction materials and shop equipment
Proficiency with AutoCAD software
Knowledge of parametric modeling software (fusion 360, autodesk inventor, solidworks)
Proficiency in math-based skills and ability to convert between units
Knowledge of layout skills
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Associate’s degree in Machine Learning or related field (Preferred)
Vocational or Technical training (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience in manufacturing environment will be considered.

Experience

2+ years design or related experience (Preferred)
3+ years manufacturing / programming CNC production equipment and multi-axis machines (Preferred)
Proficiency with CAD/CAM software using solid modeling is essential (Preferred)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
May require working overtime as needed
Must have reliable transportation
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts