Job Description VMC Programmer & Setter (Mastercam)
Experience: 5+ Years
Department: Manufacturing / VMC Machining
Job Responsibilities
- Develop, modify and optimise VMC machining programs using Mastercam.
- Independently perform VMC machine setting, setup, tool setting and program prove-out before production.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, component drawings and machining specifications.
- Select suitable cutting tools, fixtures, speeds, feeds and machining strategies.
- Generate, verify and optimise toolpaths to ensure machining accuracy and productivity.
- Set work offsets, tool offsets and machine parameters as required.
- Perform first-piece inspection and make necessary program corrections and offset adjustments.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and optimise cycle time, tool life and component quality.
- Operate and monitor VMC machines during initial trials and production as required.
- Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to ensure smooth machining operations.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Mastercam programming and VMC machine setting.
- Practical experience in machine setup, tool setting, job setting and program prove-out.
- Knowledge of CNC programming, G-codes, M-codes, toolpaths and machining processes.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T and machining tolerances.
- Experience using measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers and bore gauges.
- Ability to independently handle programming, setting, troubleshooting and production machining.
Preferred Candidate
Candidates with 5+ years of experience who can independently manage Mastercam programming, VMC setting, setup, prove-out and production machining. Candidates with hands-on setter-cum-programmer experience will be preferred.