Why Join Our Team?

Power-Pole truly is an exciting and enjoyable place to work. Our benefits package...awesome! Our people...the coolest! To top it all off, we're not just colleagues, we treat each other like family. This position offers a great opportunity to grow in a field you love. Put your machining skills to work while you enhance your CAM programming abilities. If you are detail oriented and thrive in a challenging environment, you will do well in this role.

Benefits

100% employer paid - Employee/family health plan option available

Health Savings Account (HSA) – with generous employer matching program

Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance

100% employer paid – Employee Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness

401K with generous employer matching program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee Referral Program

Mission

Our mission is to share a sense of adventure with the world through our high-performance marine products while instilling and inspiring consumer confidence with superior service.

Summary

The CNC Specialist produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. The Specialist will need to modify part files and add sketches using SolidWorks as needed. You will also need to write programs using CamWorks and hand input G-code. Having a good understanding of feeds and speeds is a must. This position will help to maintain quality and safety standards in the Machine Shop; including performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement. Problem solving is a large part of this role. Oftentimes unforeseen obstacles come up, so innovating and finding ways to tackle these obstacles will be a crucial part of the day. We have a lot of one-off parts that will need to be cleaned, deburred, and inspected. Keeping the equipment in clean operating order is a must. Coolant changes, oil levels, spindle warmups are all aspects of this role and cannot be overlooked. It is important that the Specialist can complete big and small tasks with the same level of detail.

Duties and Responsibilities

Write programs for 4 axis machining centers including complex surfaces

Create user friendly programs for minimally skilled operators, with focus on ease of use

Read drawings and blueprints

Polish and deburr parts

Inspect parts for accuracy

Use measuring tools (calipers and micrometers)

Set tool cribs and choose the right tools for each job

Maintain machine shop – organize and clean on a scheduled basis

Perform inspections of equipment, structures, materials, and products

Analyze information and find the best solutions to problems

Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality

Effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors

Run 3D Printers

Keep the work environment safe

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with programming and interpreting CNC software, specifically CAM Works and G-Code

Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings

Clean driving record and ability to drive company vehicles

Availability to work Saturdays when needed

Ability to adapt to fluctuating priorities among projects

Able to follow directions precisely 

Self-driven and motivated

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from 2- year technical school; or 6-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel