Technical Operations Programmer

Job Description: Technical Operations Programmer

About the Role

The Technical Operations Programmer is a technical support role designed to bridge the gap between Industrial Engineering (IE) and the production floor. This position functions as a technical collaborator, responsible for taking 3D CAD files and creating CNC programs for various sheet metal equipment (punching, cutting, and forming) and verifying they run as intended on the equipment. Additionally, this role takes ownership of the shop packet release process to ensure that production lines receive accurate job orders and drawings to maintain peak operational flow.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Machine Verification

• Program Implementation: Take engineering specifications and CAD models and utilize nesting software to prepare      instructions for fabrication equipment (automated punches. Lasers and punch brakes).
• Machine Communication: Ensure CNC programs are correctly transferred to machine controllers and verify that the code      executes as intended on the floor.
• Production Readiness: Support the IE team by performing initial "test runs" on the floor to confirm programs meet design tolerances. On-the-job training will be provided for specific machine software and G-code protocols.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Assist operators in basic troubleshooting of program-related issues at the machine, providing      feedback to IEs if design adjustments are needed.
• Production Standards Support: Assist the IE team with basic data collection, such as time studies using stopwatches, to help audit labor standards and process bottlenecks.

Shop Packet & Order Administration

• Packet Ownership: Act as the central owner for the "oven order" job packet process. Use the ERP system (Infor CSI) to view and release orders based on customer demand, typically looking ahead for two to three weeks.
• Order Release & Distribution: Print and physically distribute comprehensive shop packets - including work orders, technical drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOM) - to production leads.
• Priority Management: Respond to "one-off" requests and last-minute priority shifts from the Director of Operations, researching and releasing urgent orders to adjust the floor workflow as needed.
• System Integrity: Ensure that engineering change notices (ECNs) are reflected in active shop packets before they hit the floor.
• Operational Liaison: Serve as a link between the office and the shop floor, ensuring that technical drawings match the      physical work being performed.

Qualifications and Essential Functions

• SolidWorks Proficiency: A fundamental background in SolidWorks is required to view models and interpret dimensions.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to learn specialized nesting software and basic machine-control interfaces.
• Operational Literacy: Ability to read blueprints, wiring schematics, and technical documentation.
• System Proficiency: Competence in ERP business systems (Infor CSI) and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail Orientated: Close attention to detail in managing job packets as small errors can lead to production delays and      inventory discrepancies.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally to move/inspect parts or verify materials.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Experience: 2–4 years in a manufacturing environment (Fabrication or Assembly).
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skills: Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks) is a must. Prior experience with machine operation or work order flow is a plus.
• Attributes: A methodical mindset with a willingness to learn technical systems and maintain administrative accuracy.

Position Details

• Department: Industrial Engineering
• Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00 p/h

Note: This job description is general, and management may assign other duties. Blodgett is a subsidiary of the Middleby Corporation.