Dings Company, part of the Venturedyne family of companies, is looking for a CNC programmer/manufacturing technician.
This position:

• plans and designs manufacturing processes for a production facility,
• will analyze assembly, fabrication, machining, and other processes,
• maximizes efficiency by optimizing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization,
• determines the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications,
• may conduct time and cost analysis of processes,
• contribute to moderately complex aspects of projects,
• provide technical support to engineers during the design of manufacturing processes for this production facility,
• assists in the development of layouts or floor plans, conducts tests and troubleshoots equipment,
• documents test procedures and results,
• solves routine technical problems,
• requires the ability to set up and program CNC turning and milling equipment,
• requires the ability to write new programs and design the necessary fixtures and chuck jaws,
• designs and implements assembly fixtures and custom tooling when required,
• may assist or train less experienced employees,
• this position reports to manufacturing manager;

• Creates and edits CNC programs for both mills and lathes to optimism efficient operation. 
• Creates or acquires tooling and fixturing for CNC equipment to include chuck jaws, base fixtures, and custom tooling.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant: Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Estimates production times, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Edit production routing to include process and quality steps, update production time as required.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Monitor tooling requirements in a small to medium sized machine shop setting.
• Knowledge of Kanban, 5S, and creation of work instructions.
• Must be able to perform supervisory duties when needed.