SENIOR CAM PROGRAMMER

StenTech, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

StenTech, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Senior CAM Programmer with extensive 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC experience to lead machining strategies and tooling implementation. You will develop complex CNC programs, create setup docs, and mentor junior staff in a Lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include optimizing cycles, validating tooling choices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to advance our manufacturing standards. On-site role with full benefits included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years CNC machining and CAM programming experience.
• Extensive experience programming 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Experience with CNC setup and machining operations.
• Experience machining aluminum, steels, stainless steels, exotic alloys, plastics and composites.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete CNC programs for complex machined components utilizing GibbsCAM.
• Program and optimize 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Develop machining strategies from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Create setup documentation and manufacturing instructions.
• Determine efficient machining sequences and operations.
• Select and implement optimal cutting tools, tool holders, work holding, and machining strategies.
• Research and evaluate new tooling technologies and machining methods.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tool engagement, cycle time, and tool life.
• Troubleshoot production machining issues and provide technical support to machinists.
• Mentor junior programmers and machinists.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement projects.

Skills

CNC

CAM programming

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Tools

GibbsCAM

Mastercam

HyperMill

NX CAM

Esprit

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Inventor

Vericut

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon (On Site)

StenTech's Pentagon location in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior CAM Programmer to join our manufacturing team. This position is ideal for an experienced manufacturing professional with extensive CAM programming and CNC machining knowledge who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and is passionate about developing efficient, repeatable machining processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming complex components utilizing 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining centers while serving as a technical resource for machining strategy, tooling implementation, manufacturing process development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence manufacturing standards and help drive the evolution of our programming and machining capabilities as we continue expanding Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Requirements:

and Primary Responsibilities

• Develop complete CNC programs for complex machined components utilizing GibbsCAM.
• Program and optimize 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centers.
• Develop machining strategies from engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Create setup documentation and manufacturing instructions.
• Determine efficient machining sequences and operations.
• Select and implement optimal cutting tools, tool holders, work holding, and machining strategies.
• Research and evaluate new tooling technologies, coatings, cutting geometries, and machining methods.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tool engagement, cycle time, and tool life.
• Troubleshoot production machining issues and provide technical support to machinists.
• Analyze existing machining processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Assist Engineering with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations.
• Develop standardized programming methods and best practices.
• Support fixture design and manufacturing process development.
• Mentor junior programmers and machinists.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Assist in establishing departmental standards for programming, tooling, documentation, and manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should possess:
• 7+ years of CNC machining and CAM programming experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Extensive experience programming complex 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
• Strong understanding of machining theory and metal cutting fundamentals.
• Proven experience with CNC setup and machining operations.
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Experience machining a variety of materials, including aluminum, steels, stainless steels, exotic alloys, plastics, and composite materials.
• Experience independently selecting tooling and machining strategies.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and manufacturing process issues.
• Experience creating setup documentation and process instructions.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• GibbsCAM
• Mastercam
• HyperMill
• NX CAM
• Esprit
• Fusion 360
• SolidWorks
• Inventor
• Vericut

Experience with one or more of the following is also preferred:

• Fixture design
• CAD modeling
• High-Efficiency Machining (HEM)
• Dynamic milling
• High-feed milling
• Tool life optimization
• Multi-axis machining
• Probe programming
• Automation
• ERP/MRP manufacturing systems

Tooling & Manufacturing Development

The ideal candidate has experience with:

• Cutting tool research and implementation
• Evaluating new tooling technologies
• Vendor collaboration
• Tool life analysis
• Cost reduction through tooling optimizationStandardization of cutting tools and holders
• Speeds and feeds optimization
• Continuous improvement of machining processes
• Manufacturing process d