CNC Tooling Center Programmer – Foundry & Molds

Clow Valve Company; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clow Valve Company seeks a Tooling Center Programmer to design and produce foundry tooling, including patterns and molds for injection molding machines. You will collaborate with engineers to optimize tooling designs and generate precise G-code using Mastercam, while maintaining tooling libraries and ensuring top quality.

The role emphasizes CAD/CAM proficiency, blueprint interpretation, and continuous development of tooling processes within a manufacturing environment in Iowa.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years in advanced manufacturing with 3 years CAM experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Experience with Mastercam and CAD/CAM processes for tooling and molds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technician to improve tooling designs.
• Generate G-code programs using Mastercam for injection molding tooling.
• Set up and operate CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality.
• Maintain tool library database and select appropriate tooling.
• Pursue CAD/CAM process improvements and stay updated on new tooling technologies.
• Mentor machinists to develop tooling center capabilities.

Skills

Strong programming

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Mathematical aptitude

Materials knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or certification (preferred)

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks CSWA

CAD/CAM software

Multi-Axis Machine

Foundry tooling experience

Job description

Clow Valve Company seeks a Tooling Center Programmer to design and produce foundry tooling, including patterns and molds for injection molding machines. You will collaborate with engineers to optimize tooling designs and generate precise G-code using Mastercam, while maintaining tooling libraries and ensuring top quality.

The role emphasizes CAD/CAM proficiency, blueprint interpretation, and continuous development of tooling processes within a manufacturing environment in Iowa.