Senior CNC Programmer - Tooling & CAM Specialist

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd.; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer for a precision manufacturing facility in the United States. You will collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians, program using Mastercam, and drive tooling development from concept to production.

The role includes setting up CNC machines, verifying dimensions with calipers and micrometers, mentoring junior machinists, and continuously improving processes while staying current with CAD/CAM advancements.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in interpreting blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings.
• CAM programming experience with Mastercam preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and tooling development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to improve tooling designs and processes.
• Use Mastercam to generate G-code for CNC machining operations.
• Design work-holding fixtures or select appropriate solutions.
• Build and maintain a tool library database.
• Set speeds and feeds to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and drawings to support machining operations.
• Set up and calibrate CNC machines for production runs.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce precision components.
• Perform in-process inspections with calipers and micrometers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement and new technology opportunities.
• Mentor tooling center machinists and team members.
• Provide training to improve team capability.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM Mastercam

Problem solving

Machining materials knowledge

Mathematics (trig/geometry)

Multi-axis machining

SolidWorks CSWA

Metallurgy & foundry tooling

Education

Associate’s degree or certification in CNC machining/manufacturing technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. seeks an experienced CNC Programmer for a precision manufacturing facility in the United States. You will collaborate with engineers and CAD technicians, program using Mastercam, and drive tooling development from concept to production.

The role includes setting up CNC machines, verifying dimensions with calipers and micrometers, mentoring junior machinists, and continuously improving processes while staying current with CAD/CAM advancements.