BEAM AUTOMATION & MACHINERY PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST 1ST SHIFT

Job Overview

Summary:

The Automation and Machinery Programming Specialist is responsible for programming, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing equipment across the operation, including robotic welders, tube lasers, sheet lasers, press brakes, and other CNC or automated machinery. This role is focused on improving machine performance, throughput, quality, and efficiency by developing accurate programs, reducing setup time, troubleshooting programming issues, and supporting continuous improvement across production processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for robotic welders, tube lasers, sheet lasers, press brakes and other automated or CNC equipment.
• Review prints, models, work orders, and production requirements to develop accurate and efficient machine programming.
• Improve machine cycle times, material yield, nesting efficiency, bend sequencing, cut paths, and robotic motion to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Troubleshoot programming- related production issues and make timely corrections to support manufacturing needs.
• Partner with operators and production leaders to improve setup reduction, machine utilization, part flow, and output.
• Support new part launches by developing and validating programs before production release.
• Work with engineering to ensure drawings, models, and part data support efficient manufacturing programming.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to machine performance, quality, repeatability, and labor efficiency.
• Assist in standardization programming practices, machine parameters, setup sheets, tooling requirements, and work instructions.
• Maintain organized program files, revision control, backups, and documentation for all programmed equipment.
• Analyze recurring quality or throughput issues and support root cause corrective actions related to machinery programming or process flow.
• Collaborate with maintenance and equipment vendors when machine performance issues involve programming, controls, or system integration.
• Train operators, and team members on program use, setup expectations, and best practices where needed.
• Help evaluate future automation and machinery opportunities that improve plant capacity and manufacturing performance.
• Adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.