Manufacturing Programming Technician

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manufacturing Programming Technician. The Manufacturing Programming Technician will determine, maintain, and develop manufacturing programming methods of steel, copper and coil fabrication. Under general supervision, you will create moderately complex CAD/CAM Turret programming, order tooling, assist fabrication personnel and work with software vendors for customization needs. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In office, Owatonna, MN

Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:30PM-12:00AM

What you will do:

• Responsible for the efficient usage of programmed materials.
• Provide standard and technical support to efficiently build quality products and meet market demands.
• Study and recommend techniques to improve existing CAM and internal software products.
• Analyze and determine the most effective material size for production and recommends alternative materials to engineering when appropriate.
• Select and recommend tooling purchases for new equipment in conjunction with engineering and coordinates purchase of tooling with the tooling department.
• Create and adjust moderately complex CAD files And collaborates with engineering regarding design enhancements for cost improvements.
• Troubleshoot general machine programming issues.
• Assist in product development, analyze data and determine recommendations for cost reduction measures.
• Participate in, or lead special project teams, working outside the scope of normal process to facilitate an accelerated schedule.
• Supply management with cost data for product pricing.
• Create and adjust detailed CAD files and collaborate with engineering regarding detailed design enhancements for cost improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in CNC Programming or a related field.
• Have practical working knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes.
• Proficient at creating and maintaining current CAD/CAM programs and tool libraries.
• Proficient in manufacturing software such as VKS, Made to Order, part routings, Agile, Oracle and others as required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate or Associates Degree from a Technical School or college
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $25.72 - $39.23 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.