CAM Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer

This role is a Contract to Hire position based in Greenville, SC.

About the role

This position develops, maintains, and optimizes CNC programs using NX-CAM and other CAM software to support complex machining operations, including multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). The role provides daily CNC programming and troubleshooting support to the shop floor, leads process improvement initiatives, and ensures high standards of safety, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced, heavy-duty manufacturing environment.

The work environment is a heavy-duty plant engineering setting focused on large systems for the power and energy industry, including gas and wind turbines and other large-scale energy systems. The facility operates advanced equipment, CNC machinery, and modern systems to support complex machining and manufacturing operations. Work is performed on or near the shop floor, collaborating closely with operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programs using NX-CAM or other graphical CAM software for multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and EDM processes.
• Verify new CNC programs using Vericut or similar verification tools before release to the shop floor to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Provide daily CNC programming and troubleshooting support to shop floor operators to maintain efficient and reliable production.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers with CNC-related tasks and provide operator training during new or rebuilt machine startup and during process improvements.
• Define, support, and implement tooling and fixturing requirements for CNC machine tools to ensure stable and repeatable machining processes.
• Generate, update, and support workstation instructions and methods for CNC-related operations to ensure clear and consistent work practices.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in process improvement projects focused on improving safety, product quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional team members to share technical information, resolve issues, and align on priorities.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based, matrixed organization to support production goals and engineering initiatives.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and actively embrace and drive positive change within and across teams when appropriate.

Requirements

• Experience generating and maintaining CNC programs using graphical CAM systems, such as NX-CAM.
• Ability to program CNC equipment for multi-axis milling, turning, grinding, and EDM operations.
• Proficiency in CNC programming and troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Experience verifying CNC programs using Vericut or similar simulation and verification tools.
• Working knowledge of tooling and fixture design and their application to CNC machine tools.
• Ability to create clear and accurate workstation instructions and methods for CNC operations.
• Working knowledge of CMM and metrology concepts to support accurate part inspection and process validation.
• Strong communication skills to effectively support operators, engineers, and cross-functional team members.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, machinist apprenticeship (or similar, including military equivalent) with 2+ years of experience in graphical CAM system CNC programming, or a high school diploma with 5+ years of experience in graphical CAM system CNC programming.
• Experience with FANUC Macro B for probing, tool selection, data capture, and hole location logic is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with 3-2-1 (six-point) nesting and basic probing routines is highly desirable.
• Experience in heavy-duty manufacturing or large industrial systems is beneficial.
• Openness to candidates with less experience when they can demonstrate the ability to perform the core responsibilities effectively.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00 per hour.

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 the following:

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

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville, SC.