CAD/CAM & Die Designer

In this role you will

• Complete drawings that accurately represent customer dimensional requirements.
• Accurately complete effective and efficient tooling design processes.
• Know the design requirements for over 100 different aluminum alloy/temper combinations on extrusion presses from 900-14,000 tons using both the direct and indirect extrusion method and in the programming of the mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines.
• Operating the CAD design software as required based on input from the Design Supervisor and the Process Technologists.
• Complete section drawings, detail drawings, and designs for the manufacture and use of tools and dies using individual expertise and computer-aided tools.
• Operate CAM software and complete the CAM program for Numerically Controlled Machines ranging from 2 to 3 for the manufacture of extrusion dies and tools.
• Calculate die openings, bearings, tapers, and tool support for basic regular extrusion dies as well as the most complex step dies, hollow dies, and tube tooling using individual expertise and computer-aided tools.
• Complete and maintain documentation for all designs under the control of the incumbent.
• Develop basic computer skills and a basic knowledge of the NT operating system.