CNC Mastercam Programmer – (Complex Machining & Fixture Design)
CNC Mastercam Programmer – (Complex Machining & Fixture Design)
Up to $45.00/hr + Profit Sharing • Duluth, MN Area • Flexible 1st Shift (2nd & 3rd Options) Join a global heavy equipment attachment manufacturer built on a "people-first" culture and technical innovation Own the full production lifecycle—from 3D data analysis to custom fixture design—in a clean, advanced facility
- EXPERIENCE 4+ Years High-Level CNC Programming OR Technical Degree/BSME with Strong Mastercam Skills
- SOFTWARE Mastercam Mastery (From-Scratch Program Development), 3D Data Analysis, and Database Routing
- SKILLS Advanced Blueprint Interpretation, GD&T, Custom Jig & Fixture Design, and Process Optimization
- COMP Up to $45.00 per hour (Based on expertise) + Shift Differentials & Corporate Profit Sharing
- SCHEDULE Flexible 1st Shift (6:00, 7:00, or 8:00 AM starts) | Off-Shifts Available (+$1.00 to +$2.00/hr)
- AUTH US Citizen or Green Card Holder required (100% Onsite Position)
This is a premier career destination for an elite CNC programming professional who wants to move away from mundane, repetitive production tracking and step into a true engineering-focused role. Our client is a global market leader in the scrap recycling, demolition, and construction attachment sectors. They are a financially sound, rapidly growing manufacturer celebrated for a family-oriented culture where excellence is rewarded and employee longevity is the standard.
As a Mastercam Programmer here, you aren't just adjusting offsets—you own the full manufacturing lifecycle. You will develop highly complex, multi-axis programs from scratch, design your own custom workholding fixtures, and collaborate directly with Design Engineering to influence product manufacturability. With an impressive profit-sharing program, comprehensive benefits, and excellent scheduling flexibility, this position offers the long-term stability and professional respect that elite programmers look for.
What You Will Be Doing
- Developing, verifying, and optimizing complex, from-scratch CNC machine programs utilizing Mastercam for multi-axis milling and turning centers
- Analyzing engineering job orders, 3D CAD data, and prints to establish the ideal sequence of operations, speeds/feeds, and specialized tool selection
- Designing custom shop jigs, workholding, and manufacturing fixtures to maximize machine throughput and ensure 100% part quality compliance
- Maintaining and auditing the central CNC program and routing database, ensuring all product data is accurately categorized by machine type
- Partnering directly with the shop floor to resolve real-time production roadblocks, troubleshooting complex setup, tooling, or macro issues
- Leading Lean manufacturing initiatives, performing time studies, and identifying cycle-time or scrap reduction opportunities
- Collaborating with design engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to streamline the introduction of new attachment components
What We Are Looking For
- Programming Expertise: 4 or more years of advanced, independent CNC programming experience using Mastercam, or a formal technical degree/BSME paired with high-level Mastercam proficiency
- Technical Literacy: Mastery of industrial blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and precision inspection tools
- Advanced Machining: Strong background in tooling selection, material feeds/speeds, and process development; direct exposure to 5-axis machining or Visual Basic programming is a major plus
- Analytical Mindset: Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to resolve active machining errors and help mentor junior setup personnel
- Stability: A reliable, long-term employment history; our client is highly selective and seeks dedicated partners who do not move jobs every two years
- Requirements: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within or relocating to the Duluth / Superior area