CNC Programmer - Foundry Tooling & Mastercam Expert

Top Dog Recruiting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling—from concepts through production—while programming, operating machines, and mentoring within a fast-paced environment.

You will support foundry tooling production, including patterns and molds for injection molding. Strong CAM knowledge, Mastercam, and a solid foundation in tooling are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC programming experience.
• Proficient reading of blueprints, CAD models and technical drawings.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam strongly preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of machining materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong mathematical aptitude (trigonometry & geometry).
• Experience with multi-axis machining preferred.
• Metallurgy and foundry tooling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians to improve tooling designs and processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC operations.
• Design work-holding fixtures or select appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain a tooling library database.
• Select tooling and determine speeds and feeds for quality output.
• Interpret drawings to support machining operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce precision components.
• Monitor processes for conformance to specs and quality.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Mastercam

Problem solving

Machining materials

Multi-axis machining

CAD/CAM knowledge

SolidWorks CSWA

Foundry tooling

Education

Associate’s degree or CNC machining certification

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks CSWA

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling—from concepts through production—while programming, operating machines, and mentoring within a fast-paced environment.

You will support foundry tooling production, including patterns and molds for injection molding. Strong CAM knowledge, Mastercam, and a solid foundation in tooling are essential for success.