CAD/CAM Programmer Siouxland Fabricating, Inc PRECISION, QUALITY, EXPERIENCE

Northwest Iowa Community College; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Iowa Community College is seeking a CAD/CAM Programmer to join our press brake team. This role focuses on setting up, programming, operating, and troubleshooting an automated press brake cell as we expand automation.

You'll read engineering drawings, draft parts in CAD/SolidWorks, determine bending sequences, and ensure part quality. This hands-on position offers growth with new equipment and a chance to shape manufacturing processes as automation capabilities grow.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating press brakes or similar equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in automation and manufacturing technology.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot press brake equipment to produce quality parts.
• Work with an automated press brake cell, including setup, programming, operation, and process improvement.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and shop documentation.
• Use CAD/SolidWorks to draft, modify, and develop parts and bend-related designs.
• Help determine efficient bending sequences, tooling, and setups.
• Inspect finished parts and make adjustments to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and production issues.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

SolidWorks

Reading blueprints

Manufacturing automation

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

CAD/CAM Programmer

Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM-4:00 PM

We are adding a new position to our press brake team for a skilled and motivated CAD/CAM Programmer with an interest in automation and CAD.

This is an opportunity to be part of something new. We are installing a new automated press brake cell this fall, and this position will play an important role in getting the equipment up and running, developing processes, and supporting production as our automation capabilities grow.

What You'll Do

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot press brake equipment to produce quality parts.
• Work with an automated press brake cell, including setup, programming, operation, and process improvement.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and shop documentation.
• Use CAD/SolidWorks to draft, modify, and develop parts and bend-related designs.
• Help determine efficient bending sequences, tooling, and setups.
• Inspect finished parts and make adjustments to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and production issues.

What we are looking for:

• Experience setting up and operating press brakes or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in automation and manufacturing technology.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.