Burlington, KS
1st Shift
$70,000โ$80,000 annually + benefits
Balance Staffing is hiring a CAM Operator for a direct hire opportunity with an innovative U.S.-based electronics manufacturing organization specializing in high-reliability printed circuit board solutions.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in PCB manufacturing, CAM engineering, bare board fabrication, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) support.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer PCB design files including Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, drill files, and fabrication drawings
- Prepare production-ready manufacturing data for:
- Imaging
- Drilling
- Routing
- AOI
- Electrical testing
- Panelization
- Perform DFM analysis and identify manufacturability concerns
- Create and modify tooling data, drill programs, routing programs, and panel layouts
- Verify stack-ups, layer registration, clearances, tolerances, and fabrication requirements
- Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to resolve technical issues
- Maintain accurate documentation and revision control
- Support process improvements focused on yield, efficiency, and quality
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
- 2+ years of CAM experience in PCB or bare board manufacturing
- Experience with PCB CAM software such as:
- Genesis
- UCAM
- Frontline
- Valor
- BluePrint-PCB
- or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes
- Ability to interpret:
- Gerber files
- drill data
- fabrication drawings
- stack-up documentation
- IPC specifications
- Experience with multilayer PCB manufacturing preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
- Rigid, flex, or rigid-flex PCB manufacturing
- IPC-6012 / IPC-A-600 familiarity
- Impedance control knowledge
- Quick-turn manufacturing experience
- Panel optimization / material utilization experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Career growth opportunities
- Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability
If you have experience in PCB CAM operations and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today.
Company Description
Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.