What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cad Programmer position at Cutting Edge Stoneworks?
Cutting Edge Stoneworks in Mooresville, NC is a premier fabricator of custom countertops and architectural stone solutions, blending hands-on craftsmanship with advanced CNC technology to deliver precision installations across residential and commercial projects. The team values attention to detail, continuous improvement, and a collaborative shop culture that supports growth and mastery of stone fabrication skills.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled CAD Programmer to join our fabrication team in Mooresville. In this role you will translate customer templates and field measurements into accurate CAD/CAM programs for CNC routers, CNC saws and waterjet equipment, ensuring every granite, quartz, and marble countertop meets our standards for fit and finish. The ideal candidate combines technical CAD proficiency with a practical understanding of stone fabrication and on-site templating needs.
Key Responsibilities
You are a precise, analytical problem-solver who enjoys turning measurements and drawings into parts that fit perfectly. You take pride in quality work, have a steady, reliable work style, and communicate clearly with teammates across production and installation. You thrive in a hands-on environment where technical skill and practical judgment matter.
What We Offer
Join a local, growth-oriented stone fabrication company that invests in technology and people. We provide on-the-job training for industry software and CNC processes, opportunities for career progression within the shop, and a collaborative team committed to producing beautiful, durable stonework for homeowners and commercial clients throughout Mooresville, NC and the surrounding area.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled CAD Programmer to join our fabrication team in Mooresville. In this role you will translate customer templates and field measurements into accurate CAD/CAM programs for CNC routers, CNC saws and waterjet equipment, ensuring every granite, quartz, and marble countertop meets our standards for fit and finish. The ideal candidate combines technical CAD proficiency with a practical understanding of stone fabrication and on-site templating needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and modify 2D CAD files from templating data, drawings, and customer specifications.
- Produce CNC programs, nested layouts, and toolpaths using industry CAD/CAM software for stone routers and bridge saws.
- Verify dimensions, tolerances, edge profiles, and cut lists to ensure accurate fabrication of countertops, vanities, and architectural stone pieces.
- Collaborate with templaters, installers, and production staff to resolve field discrepancies and optimize fit.
- Perform digital templating checks and prepare shop tickets, labels, and machine setup documentation.
- Maintain version control of drawings and communicate changes clearly to production and installation teams.
- Support continuous improvement by suggesting process or nesting efficiencies that reduce waste and cycle time.
- Strong ability to read paperwork, take precise measurements, and apply dimensional math to fabrication tolerances.
- Experience generating nesting, toolpaths, and G-code for routers and saws; understanding of tooling and feed/speed considerations.
- Detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment in Mooresville.
- Good communication skills and proven ability to coordinate with shop floor staff and installers.
- Experience with countertop templating, site verification, and familiarity with granite, quartz, and marble properties.
- 3 years of CAD/CAM programming experience in stone, countertop, or related fabrication environments.
- Knowledge of industry-specific software (e.g., Alpha Cam, Stoneapp or other stone fabrication packages).
- Basic mechanical aptitude for machine setup and preventative maintenance on CNC equipment.
- Prior work in a custom stone or kitchen & bath fabrication shop.
You are a precise, analytical problem-solver who enjoys turning measurements and drawings into parts that fit perfectly. You take pride in quality work, have a steady, reliable work style, and communicate clearly with teammates across production and installation. You thrive in a hands-on environment where technical skill and practical judgment matter.
What We Offer
Join a local, growth-oriented stone fabrication company that invests in technology and people. We provide on-the-job training for industry software and CNC processes, opportunities for career progression within the shop, and a collaborative team committed to producing beautiful, durable stonework for homeowners and commercial clients throughout Mooresville, NC and the surrounding area.