Job Description

Job Title: Designer Technician (CAD/CAM)

Location: 7080 New Buffington Rd. Florence, KY 41042

Who We Are: 

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Operations,  we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. Come join our dynamic team!

What You Will Learn:

As a CAD & CAM Designer Technician working for L'Oréal Manufacturing in Florence, Kentucky, you would gain valuable experience in the intricacies of designing and optimizing production processes for high-volume consumer goods, particularly shampoo. You would learn to create detailed digital models of manufacturing components and systems, ensuring precision and efficiency in the production line. The programmer would also develop a deep understanding of the specific requirements for maintaining product quality and consistency, adhering to strict industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they would collaborate closely with mechanics, engineers, and quality teams to implement improvements and troubleshoot issues, enhancing their problem-solving skills and knowledge of the cosmetic manufacturing industry.

What We Are Looking For:

This role supports new product launches, capital project implementation, and OEE improvements through in-house tooling fabrication. The successful candidate will maintain a culture of safety and focus on consumer-centric quality. Responsibilities include collecting precise measurements of equipment and tooling, then adapting those measurements to fabricate tooling. Proficiency in operating CNC equipment with up to 4-axis simultaneous machining capability is essential.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software is necessary; Fusion 360 is highly preferable. 
• Completion of formal CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) Certified training program or three (3) years on-the-job training as a CAD/CAM programmer 
• Capability to  setup machining jobs with 4 axis equipment including setting up tooling and work coordinate system offsets. 
• Familiar with calculating and applying feed rates.
• Familiar with the machining techniques of milling and turning stock within high precision and accuracy. 
• Minimum of two (2) years' work experience in a manufacturing environment. Communicates effectively & respectfully, both orally and in writing, and  able to build positive work relationships across departments.
• Conscientious, positive attitude, reliable, responsible and flexible.
• Be self-motivated and work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Organized and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to meet time commitments.
• Strong attention to detail and desire to follow procedures.
• Open minded and thinks outside the box, looking for creative solutions.
• Demonstrate professional judgement, sound decision making skills, and assess when escalation is appropriate.
• Proactive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Continual improvement focus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation and adherence to all L’Oréal policies and procedures including but not limited to, the Corporation’s Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, & Equal Employment Policies. 

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures. 

• Design automation tooling and prototypes using CAD/CAM software with the purpose of machining using computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal-cutting and forming machines, 3D Printing, and equipment including but not limited to saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses, machinist hand tools and precision measuring devices.

• Fabricate tooling using conventional and computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal-cutting and forming machines, 3D Printing, and equipment including but not limited to saws, drills, grinders, lathes, mills, die presses, machinist hand tools and precision measuring devices. 

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings of tooling and product, including Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) callouts, to build tooling to specification and/or properly annotate changes to tooling

• Work independently and as part of a team to create and implement tooling solutions for production equipment when engineering design resources are not available. This may include developing complex tool paths, creating 3D models or prints and/or, reverse engineering existing parts for modification/fabrication.

• Provide estimates of tooling build time to establish shop promise dates and execute assigned work to meet job promise dates.  

• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace and follow 5S methodology and perform other custodial responsibilities as required
• Identify and recommend cost savings and speed-to-market opportunities through increased equipment output or technological improvements clean and orderly workspace and follow 5S methodology and perform other custodial responsibilities as required recommend cost savings and speed-to-market opportunities through increased equipment output or technological improvements

• Maintain job work order requests through digital and paper documentation systems ob work order requests through digital and paper documentation systems.

• Other duties as assigned.

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)   
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)   
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)   
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)   
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)   
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement?At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind.

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