CAM Programmer (Mastercam)

Latitudeinc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitudeinc is seeking a skilled CAM Programmer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines. You will translate engineering designs into efficient machining instructions and continuously improve cycle times while ensuring precision and quality.

Collaborating with machinists, engineers, and production teams, you will interpret drawings, select tooling and parameters, and verify toolpaths to prevent errors before release to production.

Qualifications

• Experience translating engineering designs into CNC programs.
• Strong knowledge of Mastercam and multi-axis machining.
• Ability to optimize cycle times while maintaining tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Create new CNC programs from scratch for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines.
• Interpret drawings and CAD models to develop machining strategies.
• Simulate toolpaths to prevent collisions and verify program accuracy.
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Maintain organized program files and documentation for traceability.

Skills

Mastercam

CNC programming

GD&T knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled CAM Programmer with strong experience in Mastercam to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for precision machining operations. This role is responsible for translating engineering designs into efficient machining instructions, improving cycle times, and ensuring high-quality production output.

• Create new CNC programs from scratch using Mastercam for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to develop accurate machining strategies
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and machining sequences to optimize efficiency and quality
• Simulate and verify toolpaths to prevent collisions and ensure program accuracy before release to production
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues
• Revise and optimize existing programs to reduce cycle times and improve tool life
• Support setup personnel with tooling lists, setup sheets, and process documentation
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and tight tolerances, including GD&T requirements
• Assist in fixture design and workholding solutions to improve manufacturability
• Maintain organized program files and documentation for repeatability and traceability