Shift CAM Programmer

Ascentec Engineering; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentec Engineering is seeking a CAM Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for vertical 3-axis, horizontal 4-axis, 5-axis, and Mill-Turn machines at our Malaysia site. You will select tooling, parameters, and workholding to achieve tight tolerances, verify programs, and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing cycle times, improving tool life, and supporting new product introductions with engineering and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on CAM programming experience in a precision/high-mix environment.
• Proficient in Mastercam, preferably latest version.
• Strong fixture design and advanced workholding knowledge.
• Knowledge of CNC processes, cutting tools, feeds/speeds, GD&T and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CAM programs for complex precision-machined components.
• Create complex fixture designs and workholding solutions to support machining requirements.
• Develop CNC programs and machining strategies for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines and Mill-Turn.
• Select tools, parameters, toolpaths, and workholding to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Verify and simulate CAM programs to minimize risk and errors; troubleshoot issues for production.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Machinists, Production and Quality teams during NPI and improvements.
• Ensure programs, setup info, tooling requirements, and manufacturing docs are maintained.
• Support machining activities during assigned shifts and provide technical assistance.

Skills

Mastercam

Fixture design

CNC programming

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NCSIMUL

MAZATROL

Okuma/OSP controllers

Mazak MAZATROL

Job description

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Develop, optimize, and maintain CAM programs for complex precision-machined components.

Create complex fixture designs and workholding solutions to support machining requirements.

Develop CNC programs and machining strategies for:

Vertical 3-Axis Machining Centers

Horizontal 4-Axis Machining Centers

5-Axis Machining Centers

Mill-Turn Machines

Select appropriate cutting tools, machining parameters, toolpaths, and workholding methods to achieve required quality and productivity.

Apply advanced machining and workholding concepts for complex components and setups.

Optimize existing CNC programs to improve cycle time, tool life, machining stability, and overall productivity.

Perform CAM program verification and simulation to minimize machining risks, collisions, and programming errors.

Troubleshoot machining and programming issues and provide technical support to production.

Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Machinists, Production, and Quality teams during new product introduction and production improvement activities.

Ensure programs, setup information, tooling requirements, and related manufacturing documentation are properly prepared and maintained.

Support machining activities during assigned shifts and provide technical assistance when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or another relevant engineering discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in CAM programming, preferably in a precision machining or high-mix manufacturing environment.

Proficient in Mastercam, preferably with experience using the latest versions.

Strong experience in complex part programming and complex fixture design.

Good knowledge of advanced workholding systems and machining techniques.

Demonstrated ability to program:

3-Axis Vertical Machining Centers

Horizontal Machining Centers

5-Axis Machining Centers

Mill-Turn Machines

Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, GD&T, engineering drawings, and machining tolerances.

Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to support production machining issues.

Added Advantages

Candidates with the following knowledge or experience will have an added advantage:

Experience with Okuma machines and OSP controllers.

Experience with Mazak machines and MAZATROL controllers.

Experience with NCSIMUL for CNC program simulation and verification.

Shift & Work Requirements

Must be willing and able to work on a shift schedule.

Must be willing to work on weekends and/or public holidays when operationally required.

Able to provide production and technical support according to manufacturing requirements.