Clinical Programmer jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS

Critical 55%

• Responsible for CNC programmed equipment productivity which includes maintaining generating laser/saw nests, scheduling production to optimize material and resources to meet utilization goals.
• Coordinates with floor supervisor and operators to prioritize laser production and maintain production requirements and priorities.
• Monitors scheduled hours at laser work center to maintain achievable level, proactively communicates during times of excessive hours.
• Manages process improvement to optimize sheet sizes and increase overall yield of parts.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 20%

• Participates in and supports ongoing communications regarding all aspects of equipment functionality (I.E.: Software, Programming Techniques, Machine Maintenance and Operation, Operator Techniques).
• Coordinates material (steel) requirements with Purchasing.
• Works cross-functionally between Accounting, Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to manage upcoming needs
• Evaluates parts for manufacturing applications based on variables such as cost, efficiency, and practicality.
• Manages process improvement to maximize operating parameters of Laser/Saw Machine programming/nesting software.
• Responsible for posting and communicating nest details.
• Approaches tasks and issues creatively, while developing improvement ideas and suggestions.

Dependability 15%

• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 10%

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

Total 100%

CORE VALUES

Act Like an Owner. 20%

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 20%

• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 20%

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 20%

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 20%

• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Total 100%

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting software is required.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word) is required.
• Prior CNC Programming experience is required. Specific experience with saw and laser equipment is strongly preferred.
• PEP Software experience a plus
• Problem solving techniques. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Experience with reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Analytical skills as needed to understand how processes work, to recognize current or potential problems, and to recommend improvements.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit and interface with computer systems while maintaining a high level of concentration. The employee is also regularly required to stand and walk while performing the duties of the job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands/fingers to handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. Employee may be exposed to shop environment while distributing documents to shop area. When on shop floor, employee will be required to wear safety glasses at all times, steel-toed footwear and ear protection when job demands presence in areas outside safety zones and gloves when handling material. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud.