Cam Programmer

Aequs; Dharwad District, Hubli; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequs in Hubli, Karnataka seeks an experienced Lead Engineer – CAM Programmer to lead CAM programming and process planning for complex components. The role requires 6-10 years of hands-on CNC programming and mentoring junior programmers on multi-axis operations.

You will develop, optimize, and review CAM programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling and turning, ensure GD&T conformance, and collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to improve productivity and machining quality.

Qualifications

• CAM programming and process planning for CNC components.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Develop, optimize, and review CAM programs for milling and turning.
• Lead and mentor junior CAM programmers.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAM software.
• Develop machining processes for CNC milling and turning operations.
• Support production by troubleshooting machining and programming issues.
• Review engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Improve productivity, cycle time, and machining quality.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams.
• Lead and mentor junior programmers.

Skills

CAM programming

CNC machining

GD&T reading

Tooling knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Diploma/BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

NX CAM

PowerMill

Job description

Lead Engineer CAM Programmer

Location: Hubli, Karnataka
Experience: 6-10 Years

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer – CAM Programmer to develop and optimize CNC machining programs for complex components. The candidate will be responsible for CAM programming, process planning, tooling selection, machining strategy development, and supporting shop-floor manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAM software.
• Develop machining processes for CNC milling and turning operations.
• Support production by troubleshooting machining and programming issues.
• Review engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Improve productivity, cycle time, and machining quality.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams.
• Lead and mentor junior programmers.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Mastercam, NX CAM, PowerMill, or similar CAM software.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, and process planning.
• Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.

Qualification: Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.