Senior CNC Programmer — CAM Mastery for Tooling

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team in Iowa.

You will collaborate with engineers and CAD specialists to optimize tooling designs and machining processes, using Mastercam to generate G-code and to set up production runs for high-quality tooling components. You will interpret CAD models and drawings, select appropriate tooling, and monitor processes with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of advanced manufacturing experience required.
• 3 years of verifiable CAM programming experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or certification in CNC machining, precision machining, or manufacturing technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians to improve tooling designs and manufacturing processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code programs for CNC machining operations.
• Design work-holding fixtures or select appropriate purchased work-holding solutions.
• Build and maintain an accurate departmental tool library database.
• Select tooling and determine speeds/feeds to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and drawings to support machining operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Operate CNC machining equipment to produce precision components.
• Monitor machining processes to ensure specifications and quality.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements and new tech opportunities.
• Stay current with CAD/CAM, tooling, machining, and work-holding technologies.
• Mentor and support the development of Tooling Center machinists and team members.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing to improve team capability and process understanding.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprints reading

Mathematics

Multi-axis machining

SolidWorks CSWA

Problem-solving

Machining materials knowledge

Geometric tolerancing

CAM collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or CNC certification

5+ years of advanced manufacturing experience

3 years CAM programming experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team in Iowa.

You will collaborate with engineers and CAD specialists to optimize tooling designs and machining processes, using Mastercam to generate G-code and to set up production runs for high-quality tooling components. You will interpret CAD models and drawings, select appropriate tooling, and monitor processes with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.