CAM Programmer

Smiths Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to set up, write, and edit programs for multi‑axis milling and CNC turning. You will work with CAM software and shop floor teams to ensure high‑quality parts meet production timelines.

The role requires CAD/CAM development in Solid Edge and Edgecam, tooling optimization, and resolving programming issues. You’ll contribute to process improvements and work order management to support efficiency

Qualifications

• 5+ years programming experience for CNC multi‑axis milling and turning.
• Knowledge of Edgecam and Solid Edge is required.
• Experience with CAM software in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Work order management and revision control experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming for CNC multi axis, Milling and CNC turning machines.
• Customize and develop CAD applications in Solid Edge and CAM applications in Edgecam environment.
• Optimize and recommend tooling selection.
• Resolve all program issues that occur on the shop floor.
• Perform work order management and additional duties as required.
• Engage in process optimization strategies in the programming department and the shop floor.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

CNC turning

Milling

Edgecam

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 65000 - CAD 81000 - yearly

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission‑critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better‑connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Check and adjust solid models as required CAM specific requirements. Set up, and write new programs and edit existing programs using company standardized CAD and CAM software or equivalent. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Perform programming for CNC multi axis, Milling and CNC turning machines.
• Responsible to customize and develop CAD applications in solid edge and CAM applications in EDGECAM environment.
• Optimize and recommend tooling selection.
• Resolve all program issues that occur on the shop floor.
• Preform work order management and additional duties as required.
• Engage in process optimization strategies in the programming department and the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years programming experience turning and milling using CAD/CAM software recommended.
• Machining and process development expertise is an asset.
• Knowledge of Edgecam and Solid Edge asset.
• Work order management revision control.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit for extend periods of time; a minimum of 2 hours.
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at assigned desk area.
• Must have the manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to simultaneously manage several objectives, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is typically considered within a Smiths location during normal or extended business hours to include offices, manufacturing plants and repair facilities. Work environment may also include customer sites including oil well sites, and meeting venues.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and approved PPE is required when on the factory floor.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.