CAD Engineering Tech

CAD/CAM PROGRAMMER II POSITION

Reports to: Director of Virtual Design and Construction

McGrath, Inc. has been an award-winning leader in the commercial construction industry’s design, fabrication, and installation of architectural surfaces. Known for creative solutions and master craftsmanship, we self- perform much of our own work. MG McGrath has 125,000+ square feet of production space spread across multiple facilities featuring the latest tools, equipment, and technology.

We are continuously expanding and improving our fabrication facilities which include a glass & glazing shop, a panel fabrication shop, a unitized panel assembly shop, and a custom finishing shop. We offer our clients a wide range of products and services to meet the ever-changing and evolving needs of the architectural and building community. The CAD/CAM Programmer II is a mid-level position working within our Virtual Design team and performing daily tasks under supervision of our senior-level CAM Programmer. The primary function of this position is to create CNC programs for out 5-Axis, 3-Axis and Laser cutting machines and provide material optimizations for our manufacturing operation. The CAD/CAM Programmer II will also be responsible for validating part drawings and fabrication packages. This individual will be competent with 2D and 3D-modeling software and proficient in reading and interpreting Shop Drawings.

The CAD/CAM Programmer II will collaborate with the VDC team, Superintendents and the Production team. This position will ensure quality control with precision measurement tools and troubleshoot design and production issues. An ideal candidate’s technical skills and attention to detail will be key in maintaining product quality. In addition, this person is expected to understand how our CNC machines operate, be able to identify CNC tooling and fixtures, and be aware of CNC maintenance requirements.

Develop, write, and optimize programs for enterprise CNC machines

Interpret technical drawings and CAD models to create precise machining instructions

Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for various materials

Conduct trial runs and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy and quality

Maintain and update program files, configurations and documentation

Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency

2-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Drafting and 3 years work experience, or 5 years work experience in a CAM Programmer role

• Mastery of 2D CAD software
• Advanced understanding of Shop Drawings and Engineering Specifications
• AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Inventor, Navisworks
• Full-time employee in office setting
• Occasionally required to observe fabrication on the production floor
• Hourly position.
• $Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Holidays
• MG McGrath is an EEO/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer

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