Mastercam Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: CNC Programmer
Location: Bensenville, IL

Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (while on contract)
Pay: $43–$48/hour

MUST HAVE: Experience with G-code, Mazatrol, and Mastercam programming,

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for managing production costs, estimating projects, developing machining processes, job planning, CNC programming, and providing technical support across operations. This role will also focus on continuous improvement initiatives, tooling optimization, and supporting production efficiency.

Job Duties:

• Manage and maintain standard costing and estimating for machined parts using ERP systems.

• Develop process routings, optimize machining processes, and support quoting efforts.

• Support sales and customer service teams with technical expertise during quoting and pre-order phases.

• Manage job planning activities including process planning, revision control, tooling/fixture design, and technical clarifications.

• Identify and drive process improvements, value-added engineering ideas, and cross-functional project reviews.

• Complete CNC programming assignments for lathes and mills, including toolpath optimization and tool selection using Mastercam.

• Support tooling inventory systems and production programming needs.

• Provide in-process technical support to production, purchasing, and quality teams.

• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and equipment maintenance coordination.

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects such as 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving events.

• Research and implement new technologies, tooling, and machining techniques to optimize production.

• Develop SOPs for manufacturing processes and ensure safe operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.

• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and machining.

• Experience with G-code, Mazatrol, and Mastercam programming, especially for complex lathe operations (live tooling, sub-spindles, Y-axis milling, multi-axis).

• Strong knowledge of materials such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and mild steels.

• Experience with Mazak and DMG Mori machines.

• Strong project management, quoting, and workflow planning skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.