Lead Multi‑Axis CAM Engineer (Mastercam/SolidWorks)

Jerpbak-Bayless Machining; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Solon, OH is seeking a Lead Multi-Axis CAM Engineer to drive complex milling and turning programs using Mastercam and SolidWorks.

You’ll translate customer drawings, develop 4- and 5-axis toolpaths, and optimize setups for tight tolerances on prototype and low-volume parts. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and production is essential as you mentor machinists, publish setup documentation, and validate programs on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC programming with a job shop background preferred.
• Expert-level Mastercam skills.
• Fluent in SolidWorks for modeling and design intent.
• Extensive experience programming multi-axis mills and lathes.
• Strong blueprint/GD&T interpretation.
• Proven success with tight-tolerance machining.
• Experience programming complex threads (ACME, buttress, etc).
• Independent problem solver with ownership mindset.
• Experience editing post processors; macro programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Program intricate components for CNC mills and lathes using Mastercam and Smartcam.
• Translate SolidWorks models and customer drawings into optimized machining plans.
• Develop advanced multi-axis toolpaths: 4-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn.
• Design end-to-end processes for prototype and low-volume work.
• Select tooling, workholding, and cutting strategies to balance quality, cost, and cycle time.
• Run on-machine prove-outs; refine programs and eliminate bottlenecks on the shop floor.
• Diagnose machining, tooling, and code issues; implement durable fixes.
• Publish setup sheets and tooling documentation to support setup machinists.
• Mentor team members and share best practices.
• Partner closely with engineering, quality, and production.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

Mentoring

Post processor editing

Team collaboration

Measurement & inspection

Tools

Mastercam

Mazatrol

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Multi‑Axis CAM Engineer (Mastercam/SolidWorks)Location: Jerpbak Bayless — Solon, OhioJob Type: Full‑TimeShift: 1st ShiftA Day in the LifeYou arrive to a lineup of diverse, tight‑tolerance parts: a mill‑turn prototype in the morning, a 5‑axis production prove‑out after lunch. You review customer prints and SolidWorks models, map out strategies in Mastercam, and head to the floor to validate toolpaths, tweak feeds and speeds, and lock in holding strategies. By day’s end, you’ve solved a tricky ACME thread, mentored a machinist on setup documentation, and collaborated with engineering and quality to release a stable, efficient program into production.What You’ll TackleProgram intricate components for CNC mills and lathes using Mastercam and Smartcam.Translate SolidWorks models and customer drawings into optimized machining plans.Develop advanced multi‑axis toolpaths: 4‑axis, 5‑axis, and mill‑turn.Design end‑to‑end processes for prototype and low‑volume work.Select tooling, workholding, and cutting strategies to balance quality, cost, and cycle time.Run on‑machine prove‑outs; refine programs and eliminate bottlenecks on the shop floor.Diagnose machining, tooling, and code issues; implement durable fixes.Publish setup sheets and tooling documentation to support setup machinists.Mentor team members and share best practices.Partner closely with engineering, quality, and production.What You Bring8+ years of CNC programming (job shop background strongly preferred).Expert‑level Mastercam skills.Fluent in SolidWorks (model navigation, feature recognition, design intent).Deep experience programming multi‑axis mills and lathes.Strong blueprint/GD&T interpretation.Proven success with tight‑tolerance machining.Experience programming complex threads (ACME, buttress, custom).Independent problem solver with ownership mindset.Comfort editing post processors; macro/parametric programming knowledge.Exposure to quoting/manufacturability reviews.Background with automation or lights‑out machining.Tools, Tech, and PlatformsCAM: Mastercam, Mazatrol3D/2D CAD: SolidWorks, AutoCADVMCs: 3–4 axis (Fanuc, Mazak, Doosan, Makino); 5+ axis (Fanuc, Mazak)Lathes: 2–4 axis and 5+ axis (Mazak, Doosan)Core ProficienciesGD&T, CNC tooling, CNC programmingG‑code and M‑codePrecision measurement & hand metrologyAdvanced inspection & gage measurementMachine setups for production runsWhy You’ll Thrive HereHigh mix of complex, stimulating partsModern machines and current softwareTeam‑oriented culture that values craftsmanshipDirect influence on machining processes and outcomesBenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision insurancePaid Holidays401(k) / Retirement PlanOvertime opportunitiesTraining and advancement pathways