Prototype Machinist Apprentice
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
Solid Works, NX Unigraphics, CAM programming proficiency in Power Mill Virtual Gibbs, NX Unigraphics, Master Cam or SurfCam software required. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
Solid Works, NX Unigraphics, CAM programming proficiency in Power Mill Virtual Gibbs, NX Unigraphics, Master Cam or SurfCam software required. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
$16.75 - $21.50/hr
Solid Works, NX Unigraphics, CAM programming proficiency in Power Mill Virtual Gibbs, NX Unigraphics, Master Cam or SurfCam software required. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Create, test, and optimize G-code and M-code programs using CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, or Edgecam) for 3, 4, and 5-axis horizontal machining. • Process Engineering: Determine the ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Create, test, and optimize G-code and M-code programs using CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, or Edgecam) for 3, 4, and 5-axis horizontal machining. • Process Engineering: Determine the ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Create, test, and optimize G-code and M-code programs using CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, or Edgecam) for 3, 4, and 5-axis horizontal machining. • Process Engineering: Determine the ...
Waukesha, WI · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Create, test, and optimize G-code and M-code programs using CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, SolidWorks, or Edgecam) for 3, 4, and 5-axis horizontal machining. • Process Engineering: Determine the ...
Sun Prairie, WI · On-site
$25.75 - $35.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Create, test, and optimize CNC programs for lathes using CAD/CAM software (Mastercam & SolidWorks ... Experience in CNC programming within a high-precision manufacturing environment that has ISO:9001 ...
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Sun Prairie, WI · On-site
$25.75 - $35.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Create, test, and optimize CNC programs for lathes using CAD/CAM software (Mastercam & SolidWorks ... Experience in CNC programming within a high-precision manufacturing environment that has ISO:9001 ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Mequon, WI · On-site
$23.50 - $32.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD/CAM skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform engineering designs into efficient, production-ready programs.
Mequon, WI · On-site
$23.50 - $32.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD/CAM skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform engineering designs into efficient, production-ready programs.
Portage, WI · On-site
$28.25 - $38.50/hr
This person owns the entire pattern build process from start to finish, including schedule management, CAM programming, CNC machining, 3D printed pattern trimming, finishing, and inspection. The role ...
Portage, WI · On-site
$28.25 - $38.50/hr
This person owns the entire pattern build process from start to finish, including schedule management, CAM programming, CNC machining, 3D printed pattern trimming, finishing, and inspection. The role ...
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Quick apply
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Quick apply
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$120K - $165K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
If you're passionate about manufacturing, process optimization, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement ... Every day presents a new engineering problem to solve. What You'll Do As a Senior Manufacturing ...
Chippewa Falls, WI · On-site
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Run design review checks on CAM software to analyze customer data for manufacturability. * Edit ... Output data to electrical test programming * Modify data to any current global COs for ...
Chippewa Falls, WI · On-site
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Run design review checks on CAM software to analyze customer data for manufacturability. * Edit ... Output data to electrical test programming * Modify data to any current global COs for ...
$42 - $56/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with CAM software (PowerMill experience is highly preferred) * Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters * Ability to read engineering drawings ...
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$42 - $56/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with CAM software (PowerMill experience is highly preferred) * Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters * Ability to read engineering drawings ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$42 - $56/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with CAM software (PowerMill experience is highly preferred) * Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters * Ability to read engineering drawings ...
Quick apply
Richfield, WI · On-site
$42 - $56/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with CAM software (PowerMill experience is highly preferred) * Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters * Ability to read engineering drawings ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$42 - $56/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with CAM software (PowerMill experience is highly preferred) * Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters * Ability to read engineering drawings ...
Richfield, WI · On-site
$42 - $56/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Experience with CAM software (PowerMill experience is highly preferred) * Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and cutting parameters * Ability to read engineering drawings ...
Schofield, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Program CNC equipment using CAM programming software to establish accurate toolpaths. * Interpret blueprints, engineering schematics, and technical drawings to manufacture tools to exact ...
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Schofield, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Program CNC equipment using CAM programming software to establish accurate toolpaths. * Interpret blueprints, engineering schematics, and technical drawings to manufacture tools to exact ...
Stevens Point, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Program CNC equipment using CAM programming software to establish accurate toolpaths. * Interpret blueprints, engineering schematics, and technical drawings to manufacture tools to exact ...
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Stevens Point, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Program CNC equipment using CAM programming software to establish accurate toolpaths. * Interpret blueprints, engineering schematics, and technical drawings to manufacture tools to exact ...
Beloit, WI · On-site
$35 - $45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
About the Role We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to support precision ... Proficiency with GibbsCAM or equivalent CAM software * Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint ...
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Beloit, WI · On-site
$35 - $45/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
About the Role We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to support precision ... Proficiency with GibbsCAM or equivalent CAM software * Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint ...
Muskego, WI · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
Northern Gear and Machining is seeking experienced CNC Programmer to collaborate with a team of ... Proficient with Master Cam, Solid Works, and Inventor.Robotics automation (preferred).A creative ...
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Muskego, WI · On-site
$65K - $75K/yr
Northern Gear and Machining is seeking experienced CNC Programmer to collaborate with a team of ... Proficient with Master Cam, Solid Works, and Inventor.Robotics automation (preferred).A creative ...
Antigo, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Program CNC equipment using CAM programming software to establish accurate toolpaths. * Interpret blueprints, engineering schematics, and technical drawings to manufacture tools to exact ...
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Antigo, WI · On-site
$25/hr
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Program CNC equipment using CAM programming software to establish accurate toolpaths. * Interpret blueprints, engineering schematics, and technical drawings to manufacture tools to exact ...
$12.13 - $17.34
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As a CAM Programmer, your daily tasks typically include translating engineering drawings and 3D models into CNC machine instructions, optimizing tool paths, and selecting appropriate cutting tools to maximize efficiency and quality. You may also collaborate with machinists and production teams to troubleshoot machining issues, make on-the-fly adjustments to programs, and ensure quality standards are met. CAM Programmers often review and revise existing programs to improve cycle times or adapt to new materials. This role requires close attention to changing production requirements and proactive communication with other departments, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing workflows.
A CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) Programmer creates and optimizes CNC machine tool programs using CAM software. They convert engineering designs and CAD models into precise machining instructions. Their role involves selecting cutting tools, defining tool paths, and ensuring efficiency in the manufacturing process. CAM Programmers work closely with engineers and machinists to improve production quality and minimize waste.
To thrive as a CAM Programmer, you need strong expertise in CNC programming, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, and a solid understanding of machining processes, typically supported by a technical degree or vocational training in manufacturing or engineering. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Mastercam, SolidWorks CAM, or Siemens NX, as well as knowledge of G-code and M-code, is crucial, and certifications in these platforms are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for collaborating with machinists and engineers. These skills ensure the production of precise, high-quality components and support seamless manufacturing operations.
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$16.75 - $21.50/hr
Full-time
Posted 9 days ago
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Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.