Jr. CNC Programmer / CAM Technician

Coastal Machine & Supply • Carencro, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Machine & Supply is an AS9100-certified precision contract manufacturer specializing in large, complex turning and 5-axis milling. Our parts go into defense, space, and oil and gas programs. This role is an entry point into our programming group, serving as a development seat with a defined path to Programmer. The core work involves manufacturing model preparation, taking customer models and preparing them for machining. Alongside this, you will build tools in CAM, support the programming group, observe parts running on the production floor, and progressively take on simpler programs under review.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Working understanding of machining fundamentals (tool reach, stock importance, part holding rationale).
• Either CNC machining experience (having run CNC machines) OR working CAM proficiency (navigating CAM systems, manipulating solid models, explaining toolpaths).
• Willingness to have work reviewed and corrected regularly.
• Ability to take direction from multiple programmers and adapt to their working styles.

Nice To Haves

• Mastercam experience.
• Experience with large or complex turning, or 5-axis milling.
• Technical or associate program with CAM coursework.
• Experience in an AS9100, aerospace, defense, or oil and gas shop.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manufacturing models for machining, considering stock, tolerance interpretation, and cutting methods.
• Build tools in the CAM system under the direction of the owning programmer.
• Support the programming group with model revisions, stock setup, and fixture geometry.
• Spend scheduled time on the production floor learning about part holding, setup execution, and program rationale.
• Write programs for simpler and repeat parts as capability develops, subject to review and release by the owning programmer.
• Work within ProShop and adhere to the established pre-processing discipline.

What This Job Offers

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