CAM Programmer

Actalent; Brodhead (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transport benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Brodhead, KY is seeking an experienced CAM Programmer to program tool paths with MasterCAM, run simulations, and prepare setup sheets for operators on the floor.

The role emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in a fully onsite machining environment, with a 40-hour week and a 6am start, in a family-owned shop with multiple mills and lathes. Contract-to-hire with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAM programming with MasterCAM and tool-path creation.
• Understanding of basic machining principles and feeds & speeds.
• Experience in a production CNC shop environment with mills and lathes.
• Conversational programming knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program all tool paths using MasterCAM.
• Run simulations to verify accuracy and efficiency.
• Create setup sheets for operators.
• Provide setup instructions on the floor.
• Identify and lead production-improvement efforts.

Skills

CAM programming MasterCAM

basic machining principles

feeds and speeds

production CNC shop

mills lathes conversational

Tools

MasterCAM

CAM software assets

Job description

Job Title: CAM Programmer

We are seeking an experienced CAM Programmer to join our team. The role involves programming all tool paths, running simulations, and creating setup sheets for operators. The successful candidate will use MasterCAM to program in the office and provide setup instructions for operators on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Program all tool paths using MasterCAM.
• Run simulations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Create detailed setup sheets for operators.
• Provide setup instructions to operators on the floor.
• Identify and lead improvement efforts within the production environment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAM programming, especially with MasterCAM.
• Understanding of basic machining principles.
• Knowledge of feeds and speeds.
• Experience working in a production CNC shop environment.
• Familiarity with mills, lathes, and conversational programming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with other CAM software is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly for preparing setup sheets for off-shifts.
• Interest in leading and identifying improvement efforts.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position with a starting time of 6am, working 40 hours per week. The work environment consists of a machining shop with 22 vertical mills, 5-axis machines, and horizontal lathes. The company operates three shifts, and the position offers a flexible working culture, being family-owned and accommodating personal needs such as medical appointments. Benefits include six paid holidays and one week of accrued vacation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brodhead, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life &AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Brodhead, KY.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.