Applications Lab Supervisor
Hypertherm

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CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.

It's an exciting time to consider joining OMAX. In April 2019, OMAX Corporation was acquired by Hypertherm, a global 100% employee-owned industrial cutting solutions leader frequently awarded as a Best Place to Work company and celebrated for its culture of ownership and shared rewards. Recently Hypertherm was awarded New Hampshire's Manufacturing company of the decade.

The integration of the two companies is still in process. With the stability of an over 50-year history with no layoffs, Hypertherm does not plan to make significant changes to OMAX's operations or management structure. The company's current offices and manufacturing operations in Kent, WA, will remain intact with no consolidations or reductions planned.

Our Kent location at OMAX is currently recruiting a full-time Application Lab Supervisor. In this position, you will have an opportunity to become an associate of an amazing company!

In this role you will:

• Program complex, 3-D Cad based 5 and 6-axis programs. Be able to cut precision 2, 3 and 5-axis parts using waterjet technology
• Complete customer samples (test cuts), utilizing many different test parameters
• Design, source and complete sample parts for marketing that showcase the capabilities of our process and our equipment
• Document and catalog test results, complete customer communications, documentation and reports
• Develop and document techniques and processes for cutting unfamiliar materials, parts and applications
• Manage, provide direction and feedback to applications lab staff
• Schedule projects, machine time and personnel to maximize the utilization and output from the demo center
• Provide guidance and training to customers on the capabilities, application specific techniques, and optimization of their OMAX Waterjet System in person and remotely
• Design, fabricate, & assemble prototype fixturing for application specific cutting
• Travel on occasion to trade shows, distributor facilities and customer locations

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of technical training minimum, additional education or equivalent experience preferred
• Successful completion of a supervisory/leadership course or equivalent
• Capability and aptitude to lead and manage lab staff
• Experience with machine tools and modern 3D CAD and CAM systems for multi-axis programming
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and mathematical (geometry and trigonometry) skills
• Demonstrated mechanical, machinery, plumbing, & electrical experience/aptitude
• Knowledge of measurement and inspection equipment (IE Micrometers, CMM, etc.)
• Ability to analyze complex information and solve technical problems with minimal supervision
• Desire to learn intricate details of complex software and hardware products
• Demonstrated ability for creative thinking and a sense of urgency
• Proficient in all operational aspects of Windows XP and Windows Vista / Windows 7
• Some form of programming knowledge/experience a plus and knowledge of OMAX software a significant plus
• Must have good problem solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to get wet and dirty
• Ability to work under pressure and lift 50 pounds

Hypertherm is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all applications. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements and our values as an associate-owned company without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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