Tooling - Cad Cam Operator

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world‑class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

Schedule: This is a Monday‑Friday 1st shift schedule

The CAD / CAM Operator is responsible for creating drawings and assemblies for new and existing components and products using computer‑aided drafting (CAD) tools such as Solid Works and Pro‑Engineer, relating to machining and manufacturing processes. The job requires the creation of shop drawings, the management of drawings, and updating.

• Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Support the company’s manufacturing team by creating manufacturing prints, process drawings, inspection drawings, charts, gages, fixtures, etc.
  Using CAD software, create new and modify existing 3D models
• Using CAM software, create new and modify existing programs to assist CNC operators in processing jobs
• Maintain drawing documentation and design files
• Assist with troubleshooting tool and die manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with machinists as well as plant management to improve product designs and manufacturing processes
• 3D modeling experience, 2+ years Autodesk Inventor drawing/detailing experience preferred
• CAM programming experience, 2+ years of Mastercam programming experience preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding of precision manufacturing
• Resolve mold / die performance issues
• Provide mold and tool expertise to design reviews and products

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Two-year associate degree in machine tool technology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CAD / CAM operator or experience as a toolmaker in a wax or plastics injection mold manufacturing environment. Knowledge and ability to design tools using AutoCAD. Must possess good computer skills and be able to learn new skills as needed. Must be familiar with blueprints and GD&T concepts.

Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability
• Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 401k Matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)
• On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only)

Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.