CNC Programmer - 3-5 Axis CAM Expert (Hybrid)

Waltonen Engineering; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Pay

401K Matching

Hybrid Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Company Events

Luncheons

Job summary

Independence Tooling is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our engineering team in Michigan. You will plan machining operations, interpret 3D CAD models, and develop CAM programs for milling and turning to meet tight tolerances and high-quality outputs.

You will optimize tool paths, select tooling and fixtures, calculate speeds and feeds, and test programs to improve cycle times. Experience with WorkNC/Mastercam/PowerMill/NX CAM and multiple controllers is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Proficient in CAM software WorkNC, Mastercam, PowerMill or NX CAM.
• Familiar with 3- and 5-axis machining.
• Experience with common CNC controllers (Fanuc, Haas, Fidia, Heidenhain).
• Ability to read GD&T and 3D CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining operations from drawings, orders, and specs.
• Review CAD models to determine tool paths and material removal.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters for efficiency and quality.
• Convert design specs into CAM programs.
• Compute speeds, feeds, and paths to maximize productivity.
• Test, validate, and revise programs to improve cycle times and accuracy.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

3+ years experience

Tools

WorkNC

Mastercam

PowerMill

NX CAM

Fanuc controllers

Haas controllers

Fidia controllers

Heidenhain controllers

Job description

Independence Tooling is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join our engineering team in Michigan. You will plan machining operations, interpret 3D CAD models, and develop CAM programs for milling and turning to meet tight tolerances and high-quality outputs.

You will optimize tool paths, select tooling and fixtures, calculate speeds and feeds, and test programs to improve cycle times. Experience with WorkNC/Mastercam/PowerMill/NX CAM and multiple controllers is preferred.