Senior CNC Programmer – Mastercam & Multi-Axis CAM
About The Position
The employer is a globally recognized, privately held industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in high-performance heavy machinery and advanced work tools. Built on a fierce commitment to innovation, safety, and a zero-layoff history, this organization rejects corporate bureaucracy in favor of craftsman-level quality. Taking the helm of custom programming operations, you will develop multi-axis CAM architecture for low-volume, high-value industrial components. Operating as a foundational technical lead, you will collaborate closely with design engineering and shop floor teams to troubleshoot tool paths, design custom workholding, and refine manufacturing methods. The company protects your work-life balance with exceptional shift flexibility and directly shares its success through a robust profit-sharing program.
Requirements
- 4+ years of advanced Mastercam programming experience in a heavy CNC manufacturing environment, independently writing multi-axis code from scratch.
- Deep fluency in reading complex industrial blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and precision metrology standards.
- Strong background in tooling selection, cutting physics, operational sequencing, and workholding design.
- Sharp technical mind capable of evaluating tool wear, optimizing tool paths on the fly, and mentoring shop floor personnel on code logic.
- A rock-solid work history demonstrating multi-year tenure and career commitment with prior employers.
- Residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of the Greater Duluth, MN area.
- US Citizen or Green Card holder
Nice To Haves
- 5-axis machining experience
- Visual Basic experience
Responsibilities
- Write, test, and optimize complex multi-axis CNC programs from scratch using Mastercam, determining ideal operational sequences and tooling strategies.
- Interpret 3D CAD data files, job orders, and GD&T engineering prints to map out precision machining passes for high-strength alloys.
- Audit and manage the central CNC program repository, ensuring program routing files are systematically updated by machine type and process.
- Partner with machinists and setup leads on the floor to troubleshoot active tool paths, setup dynamics, and code logic in real time.
- Participate in the design and engineering of custom jigs, fixtures, and workholding systems to maximize accuracy and throughput.
- Lead localized Lean manufacturing initiatives and time studies to evaluate active cycle times against engineering standards.
- Work directly with design engineers during prototype reviews to ensure new parts are optimized for efficient production.
Benefits
- Corporate Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Optional 2nd Shift +$1.00/hr or 3rd Shift +$2.00/hr differentials available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
