CNC Programmer
Join AGR as a CNC Programmer. Set up and operate CNC machining centers, create programs, maintain quality standards, and grow your career.
Project Manager
The Project Manager plans, directs, and coordinates project activities, acting as primary customer contact and ensuring project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget.
Toolmaker
APPLY NOW As a Toolmaker, you will work with minimal supervision and assistance to machine complex parts to engineering drawings, sketches, or other documentation, including verbal instruction, and using metal working equipment. You should also be able to conceive, design and build fixtures, tooling and procedures for fabrication operations of parts being made. On occasion tasks assigned may be considered production runs. You will be expected to be able to perform setups and choose tooling independently. Essential Functions Machine complex parts to engineering drawings or other documentation with minimal supervision Evaluate tasks and determine the most efficient sequence of operations and tooling, considering material type, quantity required, plating requirements, tolerance requirements, and other factors Perform accurate layouts and transfers of hole patterns Be able to set up and operate metalworking machinery such as Proto Traks, Bridgeport millers, lathes, drill presses, and grinders Measure fabricated parts using scales, protractors, micrometers, calipers, indicators, or other measurement devices Fabricate acceptable parts in a timely manner Submit parts to Inspection Run CNC equipment Monitor part quality and submit samples to Inspection during production runs Communicate problems to your manager or Lead in a timely manner Work assigned may be in other departments on occasion Work as a team to maximize productivity and quality Provide assistance to others Show a constant interest in learning other activities or skills Participate in job reviews when appropriate Maintain and submit accurate time records, both on drawings and in the ERP system Maintain fabrication equipment in good order and use tools and equipment as designed Clean equipment when breaking down setup Maintain an orderly work area and clean up at the end of the day Be consistently at work and punctual; clock job times accurately Participate in continuous improvement efforts Observe company policy, safety, and security procedures Perform all activities in conformance with the AGR Quality System and ISO procedures Requirements Ability to set up and operate metalworking equipment including drill presses, millers, lathes, and sheet metal equipment without assistance Ability to select and use appropriate measuring devices for the task being monitored Ability to fabricate parts to +/- .0005 of an inch, with a goal of machining parts to +/- .0002 Responsible for monitoring quality of parts during fabrication stages Ability to work with hand tools Ability to apply manufacturing software to fabricate parts based on part geometry Ability to interpret engineering drawings or other documentation and to work from verbal instructions Ability to work well with others in a team environment Utilize the most efficient resources for fabricating and measuring parts being made or altered Be able to perform shop math, including trigonometry functions, to ensure parts are made and checked to specifications Work Environment Routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts Little risk of electrical shock Moderate noise level Physical Demands Regularly required to use hands for a variety of tasks Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear Ability to walk, stand, and sit, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, or kneel Frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Good vision and eye/hand coordination Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is on an as needed basis and at the direction of your manager Preferred Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Completion of a Tool Maker or Machinist Apprenticeship APPLY NOW
Fabricator / Welder
APPLY NOW As a fabricator/welder, you will be expected to work with minimal supervision to fabricate and weld parts to engineering drawings, sketches or other documentation, including verbal instruction, using metal working equipment. On occasion tasks assigned may be considered production runs of high quantities. You should be able to plan processes and operations independently. Work is to be performed at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards and tolerance requirements. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Always use safety equipment when performing welding, brazing, or soldering operations to ensure the safety of oneself and others Be proficient in welding various steel and aluminum alloys including stainless steels Work independently using TIG, MIG, and Arc welding equipment Use oxygen/acetylene torches as needed for brazing, soldering, forming, cutting, and other operations Use laser equipment supported by SolidWorks Evaluate tasks and determine the most efficient sequence of operations and methods, considering material type, quantities, plating requirements, tolerances, and other factors Set up and operate basic metal-cutting equipment such as saws, shears, millers, and drill presses to prepare raw material for welding, brazing, or soldering operations Perform final machining operations on occasion Set up and operate metal-forming equipment such as edge rolls, presses, sheet-metal brakes, and rollers to form metals Operate air and power tools for preparing, finishing, and polishing operations Perform accurate layouts to construct welded assemblies Fabricate acceptable parts in a timely manner Submit parts to Inspection Work directly with coworkers to plan and weld parts others may be fabricating Correctly select and prepare raw materials for assigned tasks Prepare paint and weldments Notify cutoff personnel or a supervisor when material needs to be ordered, either for a job or when supplies are low Notify supervisor when consumable welding supplies are required Communicate problems to the Tool Room Supervisor or Lead in a timely manner Work as a team to maximize productivity Provide assistance to others Show a constant interest in learning new activities or skills Participate in job reviews when appropriate Maintain equipment in good order Apply knowledge acquired from Lean training Maintain an orderly work area and clean up at the end of the day Be consistently at work and punctual; clock job times accurately Participate in continuous improvement efforts Observe company policy, safety, and security procedures Perform all activities in conformance with the AGR Quality System and ISO procedures Maintain and submit accurate time records, both on drawings and in the ERP system Requirements Ability to recognize physical hazards and take appropriate safety measures, including proper use of protective garments, ear, eye, and respiratory safety equipment Ability to use a tape measure, inch and metric scales, micrometers, and dial calipers Ability to set up and operate cutoff saws, band saws, drill presses, milling machines, and metal forming equipment Ability to select and cut material type and size accurately Ability to select and operate the most cost-effective method of welding operations Utilize the most efficient equipment for measuring and cutting materials Ability to interpret engineering drawings or other documentation and to work from verbal instructions with minimal assistance Basic math skills, including the ability to work with both fractional and decimal dimensions, inch and metric dimensions Completion of Forklift Safety Training Ability to work well with others in a team environment Maximize productivity by performing any duties needed, such as manufacturing parts, assisting other departments, supporting production runs, and performing facility maintenance Work Environment Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts Frequently exposed to smoke, sparks, flames, and hot surfaces Frequent exposure to welding gasses Frequent exposure to uncomfortable noise levels Physical Demands Regularly required to use hands and feet for a variety of tasks Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear Ability to walk, stand, and sit, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, or kneel Frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Good vision and eye/hand/foot coordination Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is on an as needed basis and at the direction of the Plant Manager Travel Travel with reasonable notice, for installation, training, and service work Preferred Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent 5+ years relevant work experience APPLY NOW
Control Systems Engineer
APPLY NOW As a Control Systems Engineer, you will generate controls designs and write control programs for machinery built by AGR. This position requires coordination with Engineers, Project Managers, Customers and Vendors. Use a high level of judgement and experience to make robust, effective equipment. Work to be performed at the lowest cost consistent with quality standards, design requirements and completion schedules. Essential Functions Design controls for world-class quality industrial machinery Be responsible for overall control system concept and design along with project deployment responsibility while working with designers, drafts people and technicians within the electrical department Create Bills of Material Be part of a collaborative and cooperative design team Have opportunity to act as project lead while also working in a supporting engineering and programming role as part of a larger team, often simultaneously on different projects Produce automation system programs such as PLC, HMI, Robotics etc. Work closely with the AGR and customer project teams throughout the build process for a high level of productive collaboration Work in concert with the AGR Quality System and ISO procedures Assure that Quality Policy and ISO procedures are followed Demonstrate the application of acquired knowledge from Lean training Requirements Electrical systems and codes Advanced computer knowledge Vision System programming and interface Robot system design, programming, and implementation Pneumatic systems design and implementation Overall control system hardware design, specification, and implementation Rockwell Automation PLC and motion control platforms High level languages (Visual Basic, C#, etc.) IT and OT networking SQL based plant floor data gathering systems An overarching knowledge of Industry 4.0/ Smart Manufacturing principles as it relates to control systems interface and implementation CAD drawing experience using AutoCAD Electrical and/or Solid Works Electrical How to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations Writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals How to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, customers, and vendors How to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations How to think critically Work Environment Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts Occasional risk of electrical shock Moderate noise level Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is on an as needed basis and at the direction of the Plant Manager Travel Travel with reasonable notice, for installation, training, and service work Preferred Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree required and or 7-10+ years’ experience in the Controls Design field preferred APPLY NOW