Nesting Specialist: CAD-CAM, CNC & Lean Ops

Hydro Systems; Centerville, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Centerville, IA seeks an experienced Nesting I/II Technician to support sheet metal and wood shop operations. You will create nested layouts and offline programs for forming equipment, ensuring optimal tool paths and efficient workloads.

Collaborative team player with 3+ years manufacturing experience, CAD/CAM proficiency, and attention to detail will thrive in this role. Travel to Keosauqua, IA may be required, and safety standards are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated computer skills beyond a basic level.
• Salvagnini Edit P4 Language (Panel Bender) CAD/CAM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce optimized nested layouts for laser, turret and CNC router.
• Produce offline programs for press brakes and panel bender.
• Maintain CAD parts library, ensuring latest revision and optimal tooling paths.
• Work with Sheet Metal and Wood Shop to balance workloads.
• Perform data collection and report metrics to Operations Team.

Skills

CAD software

CAM software

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

SigmaNest

MetaCAM

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Panel Bender

Scripting CAM

Job description

Dover Food Retail in Centerville, IA seeks an experienced Nesting I/II Technician to support sheet metal and wood shop operations. You will create nested layouts and offline programs for forming equipment, ensuring optimal tool paths and efficient workloads.

Collaborative team player with 3+ years manufacturing experience, CAD/CAM proficiency, and attention to detail will thrive in this role. Travel to Keosauqua, IA may be required, and safety standards are emphasized.