CNC Programmer - Foundry Tooling & Mastercam Expert

Launching Point; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our precision manufacturing team in Iowa. The role focuses on CAM programming, tooling development, and collaboration with engineering to optimize processes from concept through production.

You will work on foundry tooling, including patterns, core boxes, molds for injection molding, and related components. Expect responsibility for training and mentoring fellow machinists while driving quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• 3 years of verifiable CAM programming experience.
• Associate degree or CNC machining certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians to improve tooling designs and processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Interpret blueprints and CAD models to support machining.
• Monitor processes for quality and efficiency.
• Mentor Tooling Center machinists and share knowledge.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Mastercam

CAD/CAM

problem solving

math skills

multi-axis machining

SolidWorks CSWA

foundry tooling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or CNC certification

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks CSWA

Job description

Launching Point is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our precision manufacturing team in Iowa. The role focuses on CAM programming, tooling development, and collaboration with engineering to optimize processes from concept through production.

You will work on foundry tooling, including patterns, core boxes, molds for injection molding, and related components. Expect responsibility for training and mentoring fellow machinists while driving quality and efficiency.