Senior CNC Programmer - Tooling & CAM Mastery

Kingfisher Recruiting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a CNC Programmer for a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate CNC machines, collaborating with engineering to optimize tooling from concept to production.

You will use Mastercam to generate G-code, read blueprints, select tooling, and perform in-process inspections while mentoring machinists and driving continuous improvement in CAD/CAM and tooling technologies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of advanced manufacturing experience required.
• 3 years of verifiable CAM programming experience required.
• Associate’s degree or certification in CNC machining, precision machining, or manufacturing technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians to improve tooling designs and processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC machining operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other instruments.
• Mentor and train Tooling Center machinists and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify technology opportunities.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM experience

Problem solving

Materials knowledge

Geometry & trig

Multi-axis machining

CSWA certification

Metallurgy & foundry tooling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or CNC certification

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a CNC Programmer for a precision-focused manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate CNC machines, collaborating with engineering to optimize tooling from concept to production.

You will use Mastercam to generate G-code, read blueprints, select tooling, and perform in-process inspections while mentoring machinists and driving continuous improvement in CAD/CAM and tooling technologies.