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StenTech's Pentagon location in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a motivated Junior CAM Programmer to join our manufacturing team. This position is ideal for individuals with machining experience, entry-level CAM programming experience, manufacturing education, or a combination of these backgrounds who are eager to continue developing their technical and manufacturing knowledge.

Working alongside experienced programmers and machinists, the Junior CAM Programmer will create and modify CNC programs for vertical machining centers, support production activities, and assist with developing efficient and repeatable machining processes.

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in advanced machining strategies, multi-axis programming, tooling optimization, and manufacturing engineering.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

and Primary Responsibilities

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• Create and modify CNC programs utilizing GibbsCAM.
• Program vertical 3-axis machining centers.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Develop setup documentation.
• Assist with machining strategy development.
• Support production during program prove-out.
• Troubleshoot programming issues with machinists.
• Edit existing production programs.
• Assist with tooling selection.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain programming documentation.
• Continue developing machining and programming skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• GibbsCAM
• Mastercam
• Fusion 360
• SolidWorks
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• CNC machining operations and vertical machining centers
• Basic tooling selection
• Setup documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should possess one or more of the following:

• CNC machining experience
• CAM programming experience
• Manufacturing Technology education
• Mechanical Engineering Technology education
• Tool & Die background
• CNC setup experience
• Apprenticeship in machining
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys solving technical challenges, and takes pride in producing quality work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical curiosity
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Accountability, dependability, and a strong work ethic
• A commitment to continuous improvement

Career Growth

This position is designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

As you grow in this role, you'll have opportunities to develop skills in:

• Advanced machining strategies
• Multi-axis programming
• Tooling optimization
• Fixture development
• Manufacturing process engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing problem solving
• Production optimization

What Success Looks Like within your first year, you'll work toward:

• Independently programming standard production work
• Developing efficient machining strategies
• Producing accurate setup documentation
• Supporting production with increasing independence
• Expanding your technical knowledge and CNC programming skills
• Contributing ideas that improve manufacturing efficiency and process optimization

Why Join Our Team

Our programming department values technical curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We encourage employees to contribute ideas, explore new manufacturing technologies, and grow their careers while helping build efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Whether you're beginning your CAM programming career or looking to expand your manufacturing knowledge, you'll have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced professionals and grow with a team committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.