Cad Programmer

Contract to Hire position based in Neenah, WI.

About the role

As a CAD Programmer, you will interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements, critical dimensions, tolerances, and material needs. You will create and maintain CNC programs for turret punches, press brakes, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment, ensuring manufacturability and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CNC programs for turret punches, press brakes, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Develop flat patterns and ensure programs support manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Review drawings for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before production.
• Optimize tooling, machine selection, and material usage to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Troubleshoot programming and production issues while supporting shop floor operations and first-run validation.
• Design, build, and implement manufacturing fixtures to improve quality, consistency, and repeatability.
• Partner with production and engineering teams on process improvements, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain program, fixture, and process documentation to support ongoing manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to create and program flat pattern layouts.
• Associate degree or certificate in Mechanical Design strongly preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Work Environment

This position involves spending 75% of the time sitting and the other 25% on the shop floor. The role requires working 40 hours per week, with long periods of sitting and an intermediate amount of standing or walking.

Pay

$34.50 - $36.50/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)