Senior CNC Programmer: MasterCAM, G-code & Vericut

Randstad USA; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer III in Lincolnshire, IL to write advanced MasterCAM/G-code programs for milling and turning, and to verify them with Vericut simulations.

You will troubleshoot tooling, develop macros, and drive continuous improvements using data in Excel. 5+ years as a CNC Machinist with programming experience is required. A high school diploma and technical credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a CNC Machinist (with manual machining experience) + 3+ years as a CNC Programmer.
• Deep expertise in MasterCAM/SolidCAM, CAD/CAM modeling, and simulation tools.
• Fluent in G-code, M-code, Macro-B, and conversational programming.
• Proven ability to set up, troubleshoot, and fine-tune all types of CNC equipment.
• High school diploma/GED required; Technical diploma or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program & Code: Write advanced programs for milling/turning machines using MasterCAM, long hand G-code, and custom Macro-B logic.
• Simulate & Optimize: Use Vericut and simulation software to verify programs, edit post-processing parameters, and prevent crashes.
• Design & Edit: Draw and modify engineering prints and 3D models using CAD/CAM software.
• Troubleshoot & Improve: Use precision inspection tools, inspect process outputs, and leverage data (Excel VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, DOE) to optimize run times and quality.
• Responsibilities: Use inspection tools to troubleshoot machining issues and identify tooling/machines for all programming steps.
• Write and verify programs for milling/turning machines; update macros and post processors.

Skills

CNC

Programming

G code

Blueprints

Draw

Design

Education

High School

Technical diploma or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

MasterCAM

SolidCAM

Vericut

CAD/CAM Modeling

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer III in Lincolnshire, IL to write advanced MasterCAM/G-code programs for milling and turning, and to verify them with Vericut simulations.

You will troubleshoot tooling, develop macros, and drive continuous improvements using data in Excel. 5+ years as a CNC Machinist with programming experience is required. A high school diploma and technical credentials are preferred.