Senior CNC Programmer – Tooling & CAM Mastercam Lead

True North Consultants, Inc.; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision manufacturing team in Iowa.

You will collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling production from concept through completion, using CAM/CNC methods to ensure high-quality results. Responsibilities include programming with Mastercam, setting up machines, interpreting blueprints, and mentoring tooling center machinists in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in advanced manufacturing.
• 3+ years CAM programming experience.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Mastercam experience preferred.
• SolidWorks CSWA certification preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians to improve tooling designs.
• Generate G-code programs for CNC machining using Mastercam.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Interpret blueprints and CAD models to support machining.
• Mentor tooling center machinists.
• Maintain tool library and ensure quality standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM (Mastercam)

Problem solving

Geometric tolerancing

Multi-axis machining

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years CAM programming experience

Associate’s degree or CNC certification

5+ years advanced manufacturing experience

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks CSWA

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join a precision manufacturing team in Iowa.

You will collaborate with engineering to optimize tooling production from concept through completion, using CAM/CNC methods to ensure high-quality results. Responsibilities include programming with Mastercam, setting up machines, interpreting blueprints, and mentoring tooling center machinists in a fast-paced environment.