Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.
Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.
Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops, maintains, and optimizes CNC programs for plasma, flat laser, tube laser, press brake, and other automated operations.
Uses CAD/CAM software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SigmaNEST, or equivalent) to generate accurate part profiles, nests, and bend programs from engineering drawings and 3D models.
Verifies machine setup parameters and tool paths to ensure programs run safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Collaborates with engineering and production teams to resolve programming or design issues.
Supports operators with program setup, job sequencing, and troubleshooting questions.
Reads and interprets blueprints and fabrication drawings to create part geometry and ensure dimensional accuracy.
Maintains and organizes digital file structures for nesting, part, and job programs.
Continuously reviews and updates existing programs to reduce cycle times, improve material yield, and enhance part quality.
Assists in standardizing programming processes and documentation for repeatability and efficiency.
Supports the quality system and continuous improvement programs through accurate programming, revision control, and adherence to established procedures.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Ensure CNC programs are optimized for maximum productivity and material utilization.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support manufacturing goals.
Uphold quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2-5+ years related CNC / CAD / CAM experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Multi-machine programming experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB
Check the items below that relate to the employee's job and complete the information
requested. Use these definitions for the frequency of occurrence.
Occasionally means the person does the activity up to 33% of the time.
Frequently means the person does the activity 34% to 66% of the time.
Continually means the person does the activity 67% to 100% of the time.
Activity
Frequency of Occurrence
Standing
Continually
Walking
Frequently
Sitting
Occasionally
Balancing
Occasionally
Stooping
Occasionally
Kneeling
Occasionally
Crouching
Occasionally
Crawling
Occasionally
Reaching/working overhead
Occasionally
Climbing
Occasionally
Stairs
Occasionally
Ladders
Occasionally
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Pushing
X
Pulling
X
Lifting/carrying
X
How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?
Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of time
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Never
Work near moving mechanical parts
Frequently
Work in high, precarious places
Never
Fumes or airborne particles
Frequently
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasionally
Outdoor weather conditions
Occasionally
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Occasionally
Extreme heat (non-weather)
Occasionally
Risk of radiation
Never
Vibration
Frequently
How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job?
Shop environment 72-78 dbi
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