CNC & Laser CAD/CAM Programmer — Nesting & Toolpaths

CST Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in DeKalb, Illinois is seeking a CNC/Laser Programmer to join their Engineering team. This role focuses on programming and CAD/CAM support, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for CNC laser and fabrication equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD/CAM expertise and experience with nesting and toolpath optimization. You will work closely with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability and maintain program libraries, making it essential to have excellent organizational and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC/laser programming experience in a fabrication or sheet metal environment.
• Proficiency with SigmaNest and AutoCAD required.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, bending, assembly).

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC and laser programs from engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Translate 2D/3D CAD drawings into optimized machine-readable formats.
• Optimize material utilization and reduce scrap through effective nesting strategies.

Skills

CAD/CAM expertise

Nesting optimization

Toolpath optimization

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

SigmaNest

AutoCAD

CAMPlus

CAMProX

SheetCam

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in DeKalb, Illinois is seeking a CNC/Laser Programmer to join their Engineering team. This role focuses on programming and CAD/CAM support, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for CNC laser and fabrication equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD/CAM expertise and experience with nesting and toolpath optimization. You will work closely with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability and maintain program libraries, making it essential to have excellent organizational and collaboration skills.