What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC CAD Programmer – SigmaNEST position at Ameritech Staffing, Inc.?
Location: Northwest Houston (77066)
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
Pay: $23/hr
We are hiring a CNC CAD Programmer with hands-on SigmaNEST experience to support a busy metal fabrication operation. This person will create production-ready CAD files, develop CNC programs, optimize nesting, and help ensure parts are produced accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Use SigmaNEST to nest parts, generate CNC programs, and maximize material utilization.
- Import and review customer DXF files.
- Program CNC laser, plasma, waterjet, punch, router, or other fabrication equipment.
- Generate and verify NC files, tooling information, cut paths, and setup documentation.
- Review prints, material types, quantities, tolerances, and special job requirements before releasing work to production.
- Maintain accurate job files, drawing revisions, and programming documentation.
Qualifications
- Prior CNC CAD/CAM programming experience in a metal fabrication environment.
- Required: Working knowledge of SigmaNEST software, including nesting and NC program generation.
- Experience with CNC laser, plasma, waterjet, punch press, or similar fabrication equipment preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, customer drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and weld symbols.
- Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, and communication skills.
- Technical training in CAD/CAM, manufacturing, or machining is a plus.
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23