Precision CNC Programmer - Tooling & CAM Mastery

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will collaborate with engineers, optimize machining processes, and support tooling production from concept to completion using Mastercam and CAD/CAM techniques.

Responsibilities include setting up CNC machines, reading blueprints, designing fixtures, maintaining a tool library, and mentoring junior machinists while pursuing continuous improvement in tooling and process technology.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of advanced manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD models and drawings.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam strongly preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in trigonometry and geometry.
• Experience with multi-axis machining preferred.
• SolidWorks CSWA certification preferred.
• Metallurgy and foundry tooling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to improve tooling designs and processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC operations.
• Design work-holding fixtures or select appropriate solutions.
• Maintain a departmental tool library database.
• Set speeds and feeds to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Interpret blueprints and CAD models to support machining.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce precision components.
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure quality.
• Mentor and support Tooling Center machinists.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM (Mastercam)

Problem solving

Machining materials knowledge

Mathematics (trig/geometry)

Multi-axis machining

SolidWorks CSWA

Foundry tooling experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or CNC certification preferred

5+ years advanced manufacturing experience

3 years CAM programming experience

5+ years CAM experience

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks CSWA

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will collaborate with engineers, optimize machining processes, and support tooling production from concept to completion using Mastercam and CAD/CAM techniques.

Responsibilities include setting up CNC machines, reading blueprints, designing fixtures, maintaining a tool library, and mentoring junior machinists while pursuing continuous improvement in tooling and process technology.