CNC Tooling Programmer II (CAM/PowerMill)

Canon USA; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Virginia, Inc. in Newport News, VA seeks a Tooling Programmer II to advance manufacturing capabilities. The role focuses on CNC programming, CAM setup, and maintaining quality standards on state-of-the-art tooling processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of CNC programming and tool manufacturing experience, with proficiency in 3-D CAM software and Autodesk PowerMill preferred. Must be at least 18 years old and be ready to work on-site at Canon Virginia’s facility.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC programming and tool manufacturing experience.
• Familiar with standard tooling concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience with 3-D CAM software required.
• Experience with Autodesk PowerMill preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Analyzes complex job orders, drawings, specifications, and design data to calculate part dimensions, tool selection, and machine speeds/feeds.
• Programs more complex parts using CAM software to generate accurate NC code.
• Monitors machining outcomes and verifies completed work against drawings and tolerances.
• Resolves programming challenges in collaboration with Designers, Machinists, Tool Makers and management.

Skills

CNC programming

Tool manufacturing

CAM software

PowerMill

Autodesk PowerMill

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Autodesk PowerMill

Job description

Canon Virginia, Inc. in Newport News, VA seeks a Tooling Programmer II to advance manufacturing capabilities. The role focuses on CNC programming, CAM setup, and maintaining quality standards on state-of-the-art tooling processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of CNC programming and tool manufacturing experience, with proficiency in 3-D CAM software and Autodesk PowerMill preferred. Must be at least 18 years old and be ready to work on-site at Canon Virginia’s facility.