CAD/CAM Programmer - All Shifts Available

SendCutSend Inc•Reno, NV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a CAD/CAM Programmer, you will contribute to the development and optimization of our new CNC machining program. This role focuses on programming with Autodesk Fusion and using AI-assisted tools to enhance machining efficiency through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) checks, toolpath creation, and tabbing strategies for both 3+2 and 5-axis operations. You’ll play a key role in shaping our approach to CNC machining by combining strong CAD/CAM programming skills with curiosity and adaptability. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, experiment, and contribute new ideas that drive continuous improvement. Why SendCutSend? SendCutSend is an industry-leading on-demand manufacturing company specializing in CNC laser cutting, CNC waterjet cutting, CNC bending, and now, CNC machining! We have facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, and Texas, serving over 300,000 customers across the United States and Canada. Since our founding in 2018, our mission has been to make custom manufacturing accessible, affordable, and approachable for everyone from makers in their garage to Fortune 500 companies. We have an amazing team dedicated to providing excellent service to our customers. We promote a people-first culture where teamwork, attention to detail, and a desire to constantly improve are valued and encouraged. Each employee has a personal, measurable impact on the success of the company, and ideas are welcomed from everyone. At SendCutSend, we're all about getting things done without the unnecessary fluff. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help us get sht done, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Understanding of DFM principles and their application in CNC machining
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of CNC programming, tool selection, feeds, and speeds
Comfortable troubleshooting machining and program issues independently
Able and willing to work with your hands in a mechanical way

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC milling, both 3 axis, 3+2, 5-axis machining
Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion and AI-assisted CAM tools
Experience validating and testing CAM programs through simulation or trial runs
Familiarity with G code, M code, or other numeric control languages
Ability to modify programs to improve efficiency and adapt to design changes
Experience collaborating with design or manufacturing teams to optimize production workflows

Responsibilities

Use software like Autodesk Fusion, CAMplete, and others to perform DFM checks and optimize customer designs for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing
Review customer models to plan machining strategy, including tool selection, feed speeds and operation sequencing
Create, refine, and validate CAM programs for 3+2 and 5-axis machining using simulation and test runs to ensure accuracy and print compliance
Develop effective tabbing and fixturing strategies to secure parts during machining
Monitor orders through production, troubleshoot machining or program issues, and ensure finished parts meet SendCutSend quality standards
Work closely with our design and manufacturing teams to improve workflows, share feedback, and continuously evolve our processes