CNC Programmer: Steel Fabrication & Nesting Specialist

Qualico Steel Company, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to prepare, program, and optimize equipment for high-quality steel parts production. You will use CAD/CAM software, nesting tools, and machine interfaces to deliver precise production files to plasma, laser, press brake, and other fabrication equipment.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure program accuracy, maximize material yield, and keep up-to-date with new technologies and industry practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and nesting tools.
• Experience programming CNC equipment in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret machine programs for CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, press brakes, beam lines, drill lines, saws, and other steel fabrication equipment.
• Evaluate and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and job specifications to determine programming requirements.
• Use CAD/CAM software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SigmaNEST, or similar) to create or modify part designs and nesting layouts.
• Ensure each machine has the correct program, tooling setup, and material data for efficient and accurate production.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure program accuracy and alignment with job specifications.
• Optimize machine usage and material yield through effective nesting and sequencing.
• Perform regular checks and updates to machine software libraries and post-processors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machine output, program errors, or material incompatibilities.
• Maintain accurate records of programs, revisions, and part libraries.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry practices to improve programming methods and shop floor productivity.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM proficiency

Nesting software

CNC programming

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SigmaNEST

Post-processors

Job description

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to prepare, program, and optimize equipment for high-quality steel parts production. You will use CAD/CAM software, nesting tools, and machine interfaces to deliver precise production files to plasma, laser, press brake, and other fabrication equipment.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure program accuracy, maximize material yield, and keep up-to-date with new technologies and industry practices.