Manufacturing Programmer

Super Steel, LLC • Mequon, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Programmer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for our sheet metal fabrication and machining operations. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering, this position serves as a critical link between engineering, scheduling, and production. The Manufacturing Programmer will develop laser, plasma, brake press, milling, and turning programs while maximizing material utilization, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting on-time delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD/CAM skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform engineering designs into efficient, production-ready programs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, sheet metal fabrication, machining, or a related field.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of machining and fabrication processes.
• Experience creating manufacturing programs from DXF, STEP, or CAD files.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Trumpf Boost software.
• Experience programming laser cutting equipment.
• Experience with sheet metal nesting and material optimization.
• Experience programming brake press operations.
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion CAM.
• Experience programming Haas CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, machine setup, feeds and speeds, and manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for laser and plasma cutting equipment from DXF and CAD-generated files using Trumpf Boost software.
• Verify part geometry, dimensions, tolerances, and machine processing requirements before release to production.
• Develop and maintain machine-ready programs that maximize quality, throughput, and operator efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming-related issues on the shop floor.
• Create production nest sheets based on manufacturing schedules, material availability, and customer delivery requirements.
• Optimize nesting layouts to maximize material utilization and minimize scrap.
• Coordinate with production scheduling to prioritize nests and ensure timely program availability.
• Manage material libraries and nesting parameters within Boost.
• Develop brake press programs using Trumpf Boost.
• Determine bend sequences, tooling requirements, and setup strategies.
• Verify manufacturability and identify potential forming challenges before release to production.
• Support press brake operators with setup documentation and program revisions.
• Create and maintain CNC programs for Haas vertical machining centers and CNC lathes using Autodesk Fusion.
• Develop toolpaths, tooling strategies, and machining sequences for efficient production.
• Verify programs through simulation and program validation processes.
• Work with machinists and operators to optimize cycle times, setups, and tooling performance.
• Review engineering drawings and collaborate with engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, material waste, and production bottlenecks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout fabrication and machining operations.
• Maintain revision control of all manufacturing programs and documentation.

Benefits

• Innovative Health Coverage: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) providing an age-based monthly pre-tax reimbursement, plus spouse ($272/month) and child ($135/month) reimbursements.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Dental & Vision Insurance through Delta Dental, plus voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Financial & Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a 401(k) Retirement Plan (eligible after 90 days).
• Time Off: 9 Paid Holidays annually plus a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package.

What This Job Offers

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