Manufacturing Programmer

Super Steel, LLC; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Super Steel, LLC in Mequon, Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Programmer to join our engineering team. This role creates, optimizes, and maintains CNC programs for sheet metal fabrication and machining, collaborating with engineering, scheduling, and production to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD/CAM skills and experience with Trumpf Boost, Fusion CAM, and Haas machines. You will translate engineering designs into production-ready programs and support continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming or related manufacturing engineering
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong understanding of machining and fabrication processes
• Experience creating manufacturing programs from DXF, STEP, CAD files
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for laser and plasma cutting from DXF and CAD files
• Develop nesting sheets based on schedules, material availability, and delivery requirements
• Develop brake press programs and determine bend sequences and tooling requirements
• Create and maintain CNC programs for Haas milling centers and lathes using Fusion CAM
• Review engineering drawings and collaborate to improve manufacturability and reduce cycle times
• Maintain revision control of all manufacturing programs and documentation

Skills

CNC Programming

Sheet Metal Fabrication

GD&T

CAD/CAM

Boost Software

Fusion CAM

Haas Machines

Problem Solving

Tools

Trumpf Boost

Autodesk Fusion CAM

Haas CNC Machines

Job description

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn‑key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled fullservice metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

About The Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Programmer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for our sheet metal fabrication and machining operations.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering, this position serves as a critical link between engineering, scheduling, and production. The Manufacturing Programmer will develop laser, plasma, brake press, milling, and turning programs while maximizing material utilization, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD/CAM skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform engineering designs into efficient, production‑ready programs.

Key Responsibilities

Sheet Metal Programming

• Create CNC programs for laser and plasma cutting equipment from DXF and CAD-generated files using Trumpf Boost software.
• Verify part geometry, dimensions, tolerances, and machine processing requirements before release to production.
• Develop and maintain machine‑ready programs that maximize quality, throughput, and operator efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming-related issues on the shop floor.

Nesting & Material Optimization

• Create production nest sheets based on manufacturing schedules, material availability, and customer delivery requirements.
• Optimize nesting layouts to maximize material utilization and minimize scrap.
• Coordinate with production scheduling to prioritize nests and ensure timely program availability.
• Manage material libraries and nesting parameters within Boost.

Brake Press Programming

• Develop brake press programs using Trumpf Boost.
• Determine bend sequences, tooling requirements, and setup strategies.
• Verify manufacturability and identify potential forming challenges before release to production.
• Support press brake operators with setup documentation and program revisions.

CNC Machining Programming

• Create and maintain CNC programs for Haas vertical machining centers and CNC lathes using Autodesk Fusion.
• Develop toolpaths, tooling strategies, and machining sequences for efficient production.
• Verify programs through simulation and program validation processes.
• Work with machinists and operators to optimize cycle times, setups, and tooling performance.

Manufacturing Engineering Support

• Review engineering drawings and collaborate with engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, material waste, and production bottlenecks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout fabrication and machining operations.
• Maintain revision control of all manufacturing programs and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, sheet metal fabrication, machining, or a related field.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of machining and fabrication processes.
• Experience creating manufacturing programs from DXF, STEP, or CAD files.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trumpf Boost software.
• Experience programming laser cutting equipment.
• Experience with sheet metal nesting and material optimization.
• Experience programming brake press operations.
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion CAM.
• Experience programming Haas CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, machine setup, feeds and speeds, and manufacturing best practices.

What We Offer (Benefits Begin After 30 Days)

• Innovative Health Coverage: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) providing an age-based monthly pre-tax reimbursement, plus spouse ($272/month) and child ($135/month) reimbursements.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Dental & Vision Insurance through Delta Dental, plus voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Financial & Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a 401(k) Retirement Plan (eligible after 90 days).
• Time Off: 9 Paid Holidays annually plus a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package.