Advanced CAM Programmer, Milling and Mill-Turn

Job Description

Job Description

What if your code moved chips faster—and better?

If you love turning tough part geometries into smooth-running toolpaths, read on. This role blends advanced CAM programming with on-machine application work, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll own everything from strategy and setup through prove-out and training—both remotely and on-site.

You Will

• Create, refine, and optimize CNC programs for milling and turning, including multi-axis machining centers and mill-turn lathes.
• Assess materials, tooling, workholding, and machine limits to architect robust manufacturing plans.
• Troubleshoot programming, machining, tooling, and process hiccups until parts run repeatable and on spec.
• Implement new applications and production methods; validate results and capture best practices.
• Partner with customers: lead demos, run application trials, perform process validations, and deliver targeted training.
• Travel to customer sites (about 40–50%) for hands-on support, typically in trips of one week or less.

How You’ll Elevate Performance

• Dial in cutting data, toolpaths, and sequences to cut cycle time and extend tool life.
• Engineer rigid, efficient workholding strategies for stability and accuracy.
• Reduce scrap and downtime by addressing root causes, not symptoms.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to customers and internal teams.

Your Day-to-Day Toolkit

• CAM: Esprit, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, Siemens NX
• Machines: CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC), CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC), CNC Lathe (2–4 axis), CNC Lathe (5+ axis), CNC Swiss Lathe
• Expertise: CNC Tooling, CNC Programming, CNC Machine Repair, G-Code, M-Code, Machine Geometry & Alignment

Must-Haves

• Multiple years programming CNC equipment in a production or job-shop environment.
• Strong fundamentals in machining principles, tooling, workholding, feeds/speeds, and strategy selection.
• Experience supporting milling and/or turning operations on the floor.
• Demonstrated process optimization and continuous-improvement impact.
• Analytical problem-solver with strong communication and organization skills.
• Self-directed, able to juggle multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional and customer teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel ~40–50% with trips generally limited to one week.

Nice-to-Haves

• 4/5-axis milling and multi-axis or mill-turn lathe programming.
• Proven wins in cycle-time reduction, tool life extension, surface finish, accuracy, and capability.
• Experience in applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, field service, or technical customer support.
• History of delivering customer training, demos, process validations, or new application introductions.
• Lean, root-cause analysis, and CI toolset familiarity.

Travel Realities

Expect a mix of day trips and overnights, roughly 40–50% of your time. Individual trips usually do not exceed one week. You’ll work directly with customers in various manufacturing environments.

Impact Metrics

• Reliable, high-efficiency programs ready for production.
• Measured gains in productivity, cycle time, tool life, and quality.
• Rapid resolution of customer application and machining issues.
• Successful rollouts of new applications and process improvements.
• Strong customer relationships built on responsiveness and results.
• On-time, safe, and professional execution of travel and projects.

Who Thrives Here

Programmers who like to get their hands on the machine, validate decisions with data, and translate complex geometry into elegant, shop-proven solutions—while communicating clearly with customers and teammates.