CAM Programmer/CNC Programmer

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining CNC programs using NX-CAM or similar software. You will work with multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) to ensure efficient production processes. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC. The work environment is within a heavy-duty plant engineering setting, focusing on large systems for the power industry, including turbines for gas and wind power. The facility is equipped with advanced equipment and systems, providing an opportunity for growth and potential extension or direct employment in the future. This is a fully onsite position in Greenville, SC. The position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programs utilizing NX-CAM or other software, including multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and EDM.
• Verify new CNC programs before releasing them to the shop floor using Vericut.
• Provide CNC-related support to Manufacturing Engineers and conduct operator training during new or rebuilt machine startups and process improvements.
• Offer daily operator support in CNC programming and troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• Support and implement tooling and fixturing requirements for CNC machine tools.
• Generate and support workstation instructions for CNC-related issues.
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Communicate effectively with team members as needed.
• Work effectively both individually and within a team-based environment in a matrixed organization.
• Embrace and drive positive change in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in NX and NX-CAM for CNC programming.
• Experience in tooling and fixture design.
• Strong skills in CNC programming and CAM programming.
• Familiarity with FANUC Macro B for probing, tool selection, data capture, and hole location logic.
• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or machinist apprentice graduate with 2+ years of experience in graphical-based CAM System CNC programming, or a high school degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with 3-2-1 (six-point) nesting and basic probing routines.
• Working knowledge of CMM/metrology concepts.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)