Senior CAD/CAM Programmer & Nesting Specialist

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. in Dayton, TN seeks a Machine Programmer who translates design specs into machine-ready programs, optimizing sheet metal layouts to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.

You will work closely with engineers and production teams to ensure accurate, scalable manufacturing processes. The role includes mentoring junior programmers, leading by example, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while balancing machine utilization with production demand.

Qualifications

• CAD/CAM programming and nesting to optimize material use.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, tolerances and dimensions.
• Strong collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• One year of department experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create tool paths for cutting, bending, or pressing processes.
• Set machine parameters such as feed rates and speeds.
• Interpret blueprints and design drawings for nesting.
• Maintain quality by measuring parts and checking tolerances.
• Prioritize jobs based on production demand and lead times.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.
• Troubleshoot nesting patterns and machine issues.
• Mentor junior programmers and support leadership.

Skills

CAD/CAM Programming

Path Generation

Machine Parameters

Blueprint Interpretation

Quality Control

Cross-functional Collaboration

Nesting Optimization

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

MS Excel

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ProNest

Job description

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. in Dayton, TN seeks a Machine Programmer who translates design specs into machine-ready programs, optimizing sheet metal layouts to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.

You will work closely with engineers and production teams to ensure accurate, scalable manufacturing processes. The role includes mentoring junior programmers, leading by example, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while balancing machine utilization with production demand.