Senior CNC Programmer – Mastercam, Tooling & Foundry Molds

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling from concept to completion, program Mastercam, set up machines, and mentor Tooling Center machinists in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes CAM programming, tooling design, quality control, and continuous improvement, with expectations of strong problem-solving skills and CAD/CAM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong CNC programming experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, CAD models, and technical 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 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 a departmental tool library database.
• Select tooling and determine speeds and feeds to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical 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 compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements and new technology opportunities.
• Stay current with advancements in 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 & CAD interpretation

CAD/CAM software Mastercam

Problem solving & analytics

Machining materials & processes

Mathematical aptitude (Trigonometry &-

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or CNC cert

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling from concept to completion, program Mastercam, set up machines, and mentor Tooling Center machinists in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes CAM programming, tooling design, quality control, and continuous improvement, with expectations of strong problem-solving skills and CAD/CAM proficiency.