About Us:
Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will be a hands-on technical position in support of CNC based manufacturing, Jig/Fixture design and QRE machines.
Responsible for the scheduling and nesting of the laser system as well as first level programing and maintenance tasks.
Responsible for technical direction and support for all shifts for all the Laser and Break Department to include interactions with Engineering and equipment vendors on Nesting, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Provide Jig/Fixture new build and Maintenance support for full site.
Set up and operate Trumpf Fiber Laser and Trumpf Press Brake.
Interpret moderately complex drawings, route sheets, specifications, and instructions to determine methods and techniques to be applied.
Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by site.
Prepares parts sketches and writes work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
Be on forefront of consumables replacement and maintenance of key equipment (Laser/Brake/QRE)
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers
Ability to lead, guide, and mentor new hires and training in this area
Operation of light, medium, and heavy equipment including fork truck, front end loader and skid loader.
Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers
Detect defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to the leader describing them in accurate detail to ensure proper corrective actions
Complete necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements
Actively participate in team meetings to communicate and help resolve any cost, quality, or production issues; understand and apply engineering change request process
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
Maintain equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of CNC programing experience
1+ years of laser and press brake experience minimum, 3yr preferred.
1+ years of experience with part nesting software and/or work order management for CNC work centers, 2yrs preferred
2+ yrs experience with Jig/Fixture design
Basic knowledge or ability to learn PLC programing.
Experience/knowledge in the basic of Laser and Brake operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Trumpf Equipment and Software a plus
Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex blueprints, specifications, and machined part prints
Strong experience with part fabrication.
Ability to be versatile and flexible in running open machines.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment
Ability to obtain and operate mobile equipment needed to perform essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works in a plant/manufacturing…