CAM/CNC Manufacturing Programmer – Multi‑Axis Lathes & Mills

Avalign Technologies•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Shape precision. Accelerate flow. Own the program. From your first coffee to the final program verification, your day revolves around turning complex prints into flawless parts. You’ll translate engineering intent into robust CNC code for lathes and mills, design clever workholding, and keep production moving with close‑tolerance, repeatable results. Day in the Life Start by reviewing the job packet: confirm prior operation sign‑offs and part counts. If anything is off, you stop the line and resolve it before a single cycle starts. Run pre‑operation equipment checks. Any issue found means you pause and escalate—quality first, always. Verify every gage and instrument is in calibration and in good condition before measurement begins. Open the latest drawings, specs, and Manufacturing Process Instructions; confirm product ID/traceability is intact. If identification is unclear, work does not proceed. Program, modify, and verify toolpaths for both lathes and mills; tune cutting parameters; and dry‑run to validate flow. Design and program workholding fixtures for everything from prototypes to high‑repeat production. Partner with machinists to resolve machining‑related quality issues and support the production of close‑tolerance components. What You’ll Tackle Create, edit, and verify CNC programs for all shop equipment. Reduce cycle times by optimizing code, tooling, and fixturing—without compromising capability. Develop and maintain clear process documentation for legacy and new products. Research, test, and implement new cutting tools, workholding concepts, and programming technologies. Ensure every new program supports smooth, efficient product flow through the facility. Follow department Standard Process Instructions and complete all other duties as assigned. How You Work Communicate clearly—verbally and in writing—with partners across the floor. Interpret engineering specs and prints with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. Model parts and fixtures and generate toolpaths and drawings in CAD/CAM. Advance machining and inspection processes; leverage data for efficient, sound decisions. Absorb new information quickly; bring strong hands‑on mechanical aptitude. Plan ambitiously, set expectations, follow up actively, and escalate effectively to hit commitments. Navigate ambiguity with urgency, adaptability, and accountability. Uphold professional standards of behavior in every interaction.

Requirements

AS in Manufacturing Technology preferred, or equivalent experience.
4+ years with CAD/CAM (Esprit/Mastercam and SolidWorks preferred).
8+ years operating with CNC equipment in manufacturing; medical device exposure is a plus.
Fluency with mechanical and CMM inspection methods.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, CAD, CAM).

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and verify CNC programs for all shop equipment.
Reduce cycle times by optimizing code, tooling, and fixturing—without compromising capability.
Develop and maintain clear process documentation for legacy and new products.
Research, test, and implement new cutting tools, workholding concepts, and programming technologies.
Ensure every new program supports smooth, efficient product flow through the facility.
Follow department Standard Process Instructions and complete all other duties as assigned.