CNC Programmer

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications.
• Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, and setup documentation.
• Conduct program simulations and support first-run production validation.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability and customer requirements are met.
• Support the Sales team with new part quotations by:
• Estimating raw material requirements.
• Using CAM software to estimate machining cycle times.
• Developing tooling and fixturing packages for cost estimation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks, CAMWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments preferred.

Why Van-Am?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 4-day workweek option.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense programs utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies.

Location

This is an on-site position located in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Company Information

• Van-Am Tool & Engineering is a federal government contractor.
• The company maintains a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• All candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test.
• The company complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.
• Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer.