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DuPage Machine Products

Applications Engineer

DuPage Machine Products, Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States, 60108

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Responsibilities

Proposals

Create proposal for new parts from customer print

Indicate appropriate machine tool, material, cycle time/parts per hour, tooling cost, subsequent operations, and outside services needed

Documentation, tool layout, and "offset print"

Create tool layout sheet specifying all tooling and hardware needed to setup a specific job in a specific machine tool. Also identifying Autocrib inventory number for perishable tooling so operators can locate appropriate cutting tool

Create color coded "offset print" to communicate to the machine operator what tool effects what geometry on the piece part so the operator can make appropriate adjustments to keep part within specification

Maintain and update layouts and offset prints to keep current with process improvements and changes

CNC programming, process engineering

Create machining process

Sequence of operations

Machine tool selection

Cutting tool selection

Work holding selection

Appropriate machining processes to achieve required results (drill, ream, bore, burnish, broach, single point thread, tap, roll thread, polygon turn, transmit mill, polar interpolation, etc.)

Determine appropriate machining parameters (speeds, feeds, and DOC) based on work piece material and cutting tool material and geometry

Create CNC program using Partmaker or Espirit CAD CAM software. For CNC turning centers, Swiss-type CNC turning centers, and CNC multispindle. Manufacturers: Index, Miyano, Star, Mori Seiki, Okuma, Daewoo, Takamaz, and ZPS. Provide all CNC programs for 33 CNC machines. Siemens 840D, Fanuc, Okuma OSP, and Mitsubishi controls and programming languages

Setup part files in the Zoller tool presetter for all Index and Star ST38 processes

Train personnel on machine setup, machine operation, and machine repair for all Index and CNC department machinery

Continuous improvement

Monitor and improve cycle time and process capability on all CNC machines

Perform machine setups when department is behind or when setup person is absent

Setup and prove out new processes and more complex piece parts

Corrective action and problem solving

Attend corrective action meetings with quality control to provide technical solutions to process inefficiencies and quality concerns

Troubleshoot and repair machinery

Seek advice from machine manufacturer when unable to resolve issues ourselves

Knowledge of Siemens Step 7 PLC program required to track down malfunctions within the machine's logic system

Locate and secure most economical replacement components needed for machine repair

Coordinate repair and remanufacture of mechanical and electronic machine components

Manufacture repair and replacement parts for machine tools

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of machine programming experience

Knowledge of machining processing and CNC machines

Knowledge of blue print reading, GDT, inspection equipment, and tooling

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, and short-term disability. 401K plan with employer match. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Pay: starting at $70,000

Location: Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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