CAM Programmer (Mastercam)

Latitude•Norfolk, VA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled CAM Programmer with strong experience in Mastercam to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for precision machining operations. This role is responsible for translating engineering designs into efficient machining instructions, improving cycle times, and ensuring high-quality production output.

Requirements

Experience in Mastercam
Experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for precision machining operations
Experience translating engineering designs into efficient machining instructions
Experience improving cycle times
Experience ensuring high-quality production output
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to develop accurate machining strategies
Experience selecting appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and machining sequences to optimize efficiency and quality
Experience simulating and verifying toolpaths to prevent collisions and ensure program accuracy before release to production
Experience collaborating with machinists, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues
Experience revising and optimizing existing programs to reduce cycle times and improve tool life
Experience supporting setup personnel with tooling lists, setup sheets, and process documentation
Experience ensuring compliance with quality standards and tight tolerances, including GD&T requirements
Experience assisting in fixture design and workholding solutions to improve manufacturability
Experience maintaining organized program files and documentation for repeatability and traceability

Responsibilities

Create new CNC programs from scratch using Mastercam for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines
Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to develop accurate machining strategies
Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, and machining sequences to optimize efficiency and quality
Simulate and verify toolpaths to prevent collisions and ensure program accuracy before release to production
Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues
Revise and optimize existing programs to reduce cycle times and improve tool life
Support setup personnel with tooling lists, setup sheets, and process documentation
Ensure compliance with quality standards and tight tolerances, including GD&T requirements
Assist in fixture design and workholding solutions to improve manufacturability
Maintain organized program files and documentation for repeatability and traceability