Lead CNC Programmer

Agilus Consulting Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Lead CNC Programmer to develop, optimize, and validate programs for precision machined components. This is an office-based programming role with approximately 10% shop-floor support, using Mastercam and SolidWorks to drive complex multi-axis tasks.

You will lead programming efforts, collaborate with machinists, and shape machining strategies to expand capabilities and improve cycle times, tool life, and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mastercam experience, including advanced multi-axis programming
• 5+ years of SolidWorks experience, including creating and verifying models for CNC programming
• Strong CNC milling knowledge, ideally progressed from hands-on machining to programming
• Knowledge of tooling, setups, machining strategies and tight-tolerance manufacturing; CNC turning assets is a plus
• Collaborative, humble and accountable approach; comfortable with on-site assessment

Responsibilities

• Develop, simulate and verify efficient CNC programs for new and existing precision-machined components
• Create and validate solid models while developing tooling, setup and machining strategies for complex parts
• Optimize cycle times, setup efficiency, tool life, quality and overall machining productivity
• Support CNC setters and operators by troubleshooting machining challenges and providing technical programming guidance
• Maintain program, model and revision control while supporting quoting, feasibility reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Multi-axis machining

CNC programming

G-code knowledge

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Lead CNC Programmer | Mastercam & SolidWorks | Complex Multi-Axis Machining | $45-$52/hour

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead CNC Programmer in the Manufacturing Industry in Edmonton, Alberta.

Ready to take the technical lead on complex CNC programming? We’re seeking an experienced Lead CNC Programmer to create, optimize, and validate programs for precision machined components.

This predominantly office-based role combines advanced Mastercam and SolidWorks programming with hands-on production support and technical leadership.

You’ll help expand machining capabilities, tackle challenging parts, and guide other programmers and machinists toward best-in-class results.

Total rewards:$45.00 - $52.00 hourly

Work primarily in an office-based programming role, with approximately 10% shop-floor support

Take ownership of challenging, complex and multi-axis CNC programming

Help shape machining strategies and expand the organization’s advanced manufacturing capabilities

Join an established precision machining operation with a collaborative, team-oriented environment

A day in the life:

• Develop, simulate and verify efficient CNC programs for new and existing precision-machined components
• Create and validate solid models while developing tooling, setup and machining strategies for complex parts
• Optimize cycle times, setup efficiency, tool life, quality and overall machining productivity
• Support CNC setters and operators by troubleshooting machining challenges and providing technical programming guidance
• Maintain program, model and revision control while supporting quoting, feasibility reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Successful candidates will have:

• Bring 5+ years of Mastercam experience, including advanced multi-axis programming and ideally complex 5-axis components
• Bring 5+ years of SolidWorks experience, including creating and verifying models for CNC programming
• Demonstrate strong CNC milling knowledge, ideally gained by progressing from hands-on machining and setup into advanced programming
• Apply strong knowledge of tooling, setups, machining strategies and tight-tolerance precision manufacturing, with G-code and CNC turning experience considered assets
• Demonstrate a collaborative, humble and accountable approach and be comfortable completing an onsite Mastercam and SolidWorks practical assessment