Advanced CAM Technologist (Mastercam/GibbsCAM) -- Metal Stamping

Job Description

Job Description

Advanced CAM Technologist (Mastercam/GibbsCAM) — Metal Stamping

Ask yourself: Do you love turning complex CAD and GD&T into clean, efficient toolpaths? Can you diagnose a stubborn tolerance issue, then write the metrology routine that proves the fix? If so, you’ll fit right in.

Location: Mendota Heights, MN • Department: Operations • Type: Full-time • Pay: $35–45/hr

The mission

Own the CAM programming that powers our precision tooling and parts for metal stamping. You’ll partner across engineering, toolroom, production, and quality to shrink cycle times, lift capability, and formalize reliable, repeatable processes—on the machine and in inspection.

How you’ll contribute

• Develop, edit, and refine CNC milling programs in Mastercam or GibbsCAM for 3–4 axis VMCs
• Convert prints/CAD and GD&T into robust machining strategies and setup documentation
• Create and maintain InspecVision optical inspection programs for automated verification
• Author thorough setup/program sheets with setups, tooling, pickup points, toolpaths, and grind stock
• Rapidly troubleshoot programming/machining issues to protect schedule and quality
• Continuously improve processes to reduce cycle time and variation
• Own cutting tool procurement, inventory management, and life monitoring per tooling BOMs
• Collaborate daily with design engineers, operators, quality teams, and production leadership
• Keep documentation accurate and current with ECNs, customer changes, and process updates
• Model safe work practices and uphold quality standards and company policies

What makes you successful here

• 5+ years CNC milling programming in a metal stamping environment
• Mastery of Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or equivalent CAM tools
• Strong G-code knowledge, machining principles, tool selection, feeds/speeds
• Expert reading of blueprints/CAD with solid GD&T application
• Resourceful troubleshooting while maintaining throughput
• Detail-driven, quality-focused communicator who meets deadlines
• Organized with inventory and documentation; improvement-minded and safety-focused

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or related manufacturing education preferred
• Experience programming and supporting optical inspection systems
• Knowledge of tooling purchasing, inventory control, and cutting tool optimization
• Experience assisting toolroom and die manufacturing operations

Physical expectations

• Frequent standing and walking on the shop floor
• Lift 25 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs on occasion
• Sustain focus through repetitive tasks over a full shift
• Good vision, depth perception, and manual dexterity for verification, inspection, and support

Tech stack

• CAM: Mastercam, GibbsCAM
• Machines: CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Fanuc, Bridgeport
• Metrology: InspecVision optical inspection
• Core proficiencies: GD&T, CNC Programming

Impact you’ll see

From the first toolpath to the final inspection routine, your work will set the pace for throughput, tool performance, and part quality—inside a collaborative environment that values precision and continuous improvement.