Jr. CNC Programmer / CAM Technician
About The Position
Coastal Machine & Supply is an AS9100-certified precision contract manufacturer specializing in large, complex turning and 5-axis milling for defense, space, and oil and gas programs. This role is an entry-level position within the programming group, designed as a development seat with a clear path to becoming a Programmer. The core responsibilities include preparing manufacturing models for machining, building tools in CAM, supporting the programming group, gaining hands-on experience on the production floor, and progressively taking on programming tasks under review. This is a development role, not a simple task-execution job, with advancement based on demonstrated capability.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, to understand callouts.
- Working understanding of machining fundamentals (tool reach, stock importance, part holding rationale).
- Either CNC machining experience (with a desire to move into programming) OR working CAM proficiency (ability to navigate CAM systems, manipulate solid models, and explain 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 to learn about part holding, setup procedures, and program rationale.
- Write programs for simpler and repeat parts as capabilities develop, subject to review and release by the owning programmer.
- Work within ProShop and adhere to the established pre-processing discipline.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
