CAD/CNC Programmer: Precision Nesting & NC Programming

Klöckner & Co SE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Fertility Support

Referral Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Chicago is seeking a CAD Programmer who converts customer geometry or drawings into NC files using CAD and nesting software for CNC equipment. You will interpret drawings and coordinate with sales and production to keep projects moving.

You must have 2+ years of CAD programming in manufacturing and a two-year technical degree. The role emphasizes accuracy, tool and fixture design support, and documenting revisions to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical CAD programming experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Two-year technical degree in Computer Programming, Computer-Aided Design, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAD software and CNC manufacturer's programming software to create and manage engineering drawings and NC files.
• Interpret third- and first-angle projections, GD&T, and customer drawings/specifications to create engineering drawings.
• Import CAD files into nesting software to generate NC files for CNC equipment and select appropriate applications (laser, oxyfuel, plasma, punching).
• Nest parts to optimize material utilization and production efficiency.
• Program CNC equipment and document revisions as required.

Skills

CAD programming

CNC programming

Drawing interpretation

Education

Two-year technical degree in CAD/Programming

Job description

Klöckner & Co SE in Chicago is seeking a CAD Programmer who converts customer geometry or drawings into NC files using CAD and nesting software for CNC equipment. You will interpret drawings and coordinate with sales and production to keep projects moving.

You must have 2+ years of CAD programming in manufacturing and a two-year technical degree. The role emphasizes accuracy, tool and fixture design support, and documenting revisions to improve efficiency.