Senior CNC Programmer – Mastercam & Multi-Axis CAM

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd in Duluth, MN is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer with Mastercam expertise to lead complex multi-axis CAM programming for high-strength alloys. You will develop from scratch, troubleshoot tool paths, and design fixtures while collaborating with design engineers on prototypes.

The role emphasizes advanced GD&T, tooling depth, and a strong tenure history, with premium shift flexibility and profit-sharing aligned with company performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Mastercam programming experience in a heavy CNC manufacturing environment
• Advanced GD&T mastery and ability to read complex blueprints
• Strong tooling and workholding design experience (5-axis a plus)
• Analytical problem-solving skills for tool-path optimization and mentoring staff
• Solid employment history with multi-year tenure
• Local proximity to Duluth, MN area (daily commuting)

Responsibilities

• Develop CAM architecture: write, test, and optimize multi-axis CNC programs from scratch using Mastercam.
• Analyze CAD models and blueprints to map precision machining passes for high-strength alloys.
• Maintain central CNC program database and ensure proper routing by machine type.
• Provide shop floor technical support and troubleshoot tool paths and code logic in real time.
• Design custom workholding to maximize accuracy and throughput.
• Lead Lean initiatives and evaluate cycle times against standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers during prototype reviews for producible parts.

Skills

Mastercam programming

3D CAD data analysis

GD&T blueprint literacy

Fixture/workholding design

Tooling selection & cutting physics

Education

Engineering Degree or CNC Tech Diploma

Tools

Mastercam

CAD software

Job description

Senior CNC Programmer – Mastercam & Multi-Axis CAM

Job Order ID: 4725

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $72800-93600/Yr

Web Publication Date: 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Duluth, MN 55807

Job Function: Senior CNC Programmer – Mastercam & Multi-Axis CAM

Up to $45.00/Hour + Profit Sharing Duluth, MN Area Flexible 1st Shift

• COMPENSATION: Up to $45.00/Hour Baseline Starting Rate (scaling with programming depth) + Corporate Profit Sharing + Comprehensive Benefits Package (Optional 2nd Shift +$1.00/hr or 3rd Shift +$2.00/hr differentials available if preferred)
• WORK SCHEDULE: Premium 1st Shift | Flexible daytime start windows (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM)
• EXPERIENCE: 4+ years of elite Mastercam programming experience with a proven track record of developing complex multi-axis programs entirely from scratch
• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Mastercam fluency, 3D CAD data model analysis, expert GD&T blueprint literacy, custom fixture/workholding design, and precision tooling selection
• EDUCATION: Engineering Degree or Machine Tool / CNC Manufacturing Technology Diploma preferred; equivalent elite field experience fully considered
• ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: High-complexity, low-volume industrial builds made from high-strength alloys; zero-layoff history and robust profit sharing
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a dependable daily commuting radius of the Duluth, MN facility

If you are an expert CAM professional who thrives on solving complex machining puzzles and wants to escape the monotony of high-volume production, this senior-track programming seat is built for you. The employer is a globally recognized, privately held industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy machinery and advanced work tools. Built on a fierce commitment to innovation, safety, and a zero-layoff history, this organization rejects corporate bureaucracy in favor of craftsman-level quality.

Taking the helm of custom programming operations, you will develop multi-axis CAM architecture for low-volume, high-value industrial components. Operating as a foundational technical lead, you will collaborate closely with design engineering and shop floor teams to troubleshoot tool paths, design custom workholding, and refine manufacturing methods. The company protects your work-life balance with exceptional shift flexibility and directly shares its success through a robust profit-sharing program.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Develop CAM Architecture: Write, test, and optimize complex multi-axis CNC programs from scratch using Mastercam, determining ideal operational sequences and tooling strategies.
• Analyze CAD Models & Blueprints: Interpret 3D CAD data files, job orders, and GD&T engineering prints to map out precision machining passes for high-strength alloys.
• Maintain Central Program Database: Audit and manage the central CNC program repository, ensuring program routing files are systematically updated by machine type and process.
• Provide Shop Floor Technical Support: Partner with machinists and setup leads on the floor to troubleshoot active tool paths, setup dynamics, and code logic in real time.
• Design Custom Workholding: Participate in the design and engineering of custom jigs, fixtures, and workholding systems to maximize accuracy and throughput.
• Drive Process Optimization: Lead localized Lean manufacturing initiatives and time studies to evaluate active cycle times against engineering standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work directly with design engineers during prototype reviews to ensure new parts are optimized for efficient production.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 4+ years of advanced Mastercam programming experience in a heavy CNC manufacturing environment, independently writing multi-axis code from scratch.
• Advanced GD&T Mastery: Deep fluency in reading complex industrial blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and precision metrology standards.
• Process & Tooling Depth: Strong background in tooling selection, cutting physics, operational sequencing, and workholding design (5-axis machining or Visual Basic experience is a strong plus).
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Sharp technical mind capable of evaluating tool wear, optimizing tool paths on the fly, and mentoring shop floor personnel on code logic.
• Employment Reliability: A rock-solid work history demonstrating multi-year tenure and career commitment with prior employers.
• Local Proximity: Residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of the Greater Duluth, MN area.