CAD/CAM Programmer

Key Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CNC programs for laser cutting equipment, turret punch equipment, and press brake operations
• Develop efficient sheet metal nests to maximize material utilization
• Group jobs/material thicknesses to reduce tooling and setup changes
• Maintain proper revision control for all fabrication programs
• Ensure programs align with released engineering drawings and BOMs
• Support fabrication operations with troubleshooting and program adjustments
• Cook with fabrication supervisors and operators on program improvements
• Prioritize programming work to support production schedules and bottleneck management
• Ensure fabrication programs are released accurately and on time
• Respond quickly to production issues affecting throughput
• Identify opportunities to reduce setup times, improve nesting efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve fabrication flow
• Support standardization initiatives for material thicknesses, sheet sizes, part orientation, and tooling strategies
• Participate in Kaizen and process improvement activities

Required Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience with CAD/CAM programming in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with RADAN or similar CAD/CAM software
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Understanding of laser cutting, punch operations, and press brake forming
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment