CNC Programmer

Van-Am Tool & Engineering • St Joseph, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support its aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing operations. This salaried, on-site position in St. Joseph, Missouri, works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales to develop efficient machining solutions and support new business opportunities. The role includes creating and optimizing CNC programs, planning machining methods and tooling, validating programs for production, troubleshooting machining issues, and assisting with new-part quotations. A 4-day workweek option is available. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must undergo a confidential pre-employment drug test, including testing for marijuana.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks, CAMWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications.
• Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, and setup documentation.
• Conduct program simulations and support first-run production validation.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing setup and cycle times.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability and customer requirements are met.
• Support Sales with new-part quotations by estimating raw material requirements, using CAM software to estimate machining cycle times, and developing tooling and fixturing packages for cost estimation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 4-day workweek option.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense programs utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed