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Mastercam Programmer

Behm Consulting LLC
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

Hours – 9am – 6pm or 10am- 7pm, flexible.

$3,000 signing/retention bonus

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CAD/CAM Programmer with strong Mastercam experience to support our CNC machining operations. The ideal candidate will be experienced in programming for lathes and mill-turn centers, with a preference for familiarity with Autodesk Inventor. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient, accurate, and high-quality production in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam for milling, turning, and mill-turn equipment.
  • Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and accuracy.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and GD&T specifications.
  • Select tools, define setup sheets, and document processes for repeatability.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and continuously improve cycle times and process reliability.
  • Manage and maintain the integrity of CAD/CAM files and documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Mastercam (version 2022 or later) for CNC lathe and mill programming.
  • Minimum 2 years of CNC programming experience.
  • Strong knowledge of machining operations and cutting parameters.
  • Experience working with technical drawings and 3D models.
  • Hands-on understanding of lathe and mill-turn machine functionality.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
  • Programming experience for mill-turn centers, especially Okuma MULTUS or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with G-code, post-processor editing, and custom macros.
  • Background in precision machining with tolerances as tight as ±0.0005".
  • Prior work in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Prior use of Vericut for toolpath verification and collision detection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40

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