Senior CNC Programmer & Foundry Tooling Lead

LRSolutions, LLC; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in Iowa seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate CNC machines, collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling, and mentor junior machinists from concept through production.

The role emphasizes continuous learning, high-quality tooling production, and adherence to safety and process standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience required.
• Able to read blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam strongly preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of various machining materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, including 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 manufacturing processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC operations.
• Design work-holding fixtures or select appropriate solutions.
• Maintain a departmental tool library database.
• Choose tooling and set speeds/feeds for quality output.
• Interpret blueprints and CAD models to support machining.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Operate CNC machinery to produce precision components.
• Monitor machining for conformance to specs and quality standards.
• Perform in-process inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement and new technology opportunities.
• Stay current with CAD/CAM, tooling, machining advancements.
• Mentor Tooling Center machinists and team members.
• Provide training to improve team capability.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM software

Problem solving

Machining materials knowledge

Mathematical aptitude

Multi-axis machining

SolidWorks CSWA

Foundry tooling/metallurgy

Education

High School or GED

5 years manufacturing exp.

3 yrs CAM programming exp.

Associate degree/certification in CNC or manufacturing

5+ years with 3+ CAM exp.

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC in Iowa seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate CNC machines, collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling, and mentor junior machinists from concept through production.

The role emphasizes continuous learning, high-quality tooling production, and adherence to safety and process standards in a fast-paced environment.