Blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Computer Programming, Document Management, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Identify Issues, Kitamura, Lathe, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Mori Seiki, Network Routers, Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Time Management, Tolerance Analysis, Vertical Machining
Join a Top Terrell-Area Manufacturer as a CNC CAM Programmer
Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the Terrell area (near Forney, TX) to add an experienced CNC CAM Programmer who can turn prints and specs into efficient, reliable programs.
A day in this role
You start by reviewing customer drawings, tolerances, and GD&T callouts. You open your preferred CAD/CAM platform (Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, or similar) and generate clean tool paths for mills, lathes, or routers. After simulating, you post G-code and M-code, collaborate with machinists on setup and first-part validation, and make on-the-fly edits to cut cycle time and reduce scrap. Throughout the day, you maintain revision control and tidy documentation so the floor always has the latest program.
Compensation
$24–$40 per hour DOE
Core responsibilities
- Create and edit CNC programs for mills, lathes, and routers
- Build tool paths using CAD/CAM software
- Interpret prints, tolerances, and customer specifications
- Optimize feeds, speeds, and strategies to improve cycle time and reduce scrap
- Support machinists with setup and troubleshooting
- Own program revisions and documentation control
What you bring
- 3+ years of CNC programming experience
- Hands-on CAD/CAM skills (Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM, etc.)
- Solid command of G-code and M-code
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding
- A practical manufacturing mindset focused on quality and throughput
Preferred extras
- Multi-axis programming experience
- Tooling and fixture design background
Technical proficiencies
- GD&T
- CNC Tooling
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Programming
- CNC Machine Repair
- CNC Machine Installation
- G-Code
- Tape Measure Reading
- M-Code
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
Machines and technologies you may work with
- CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Bridgeport, Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Kitamura, Makino, Brother, Hurco, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)
- CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan, Takisawa, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Murata, Fuji, Nakamura, Hyundai - Wia, Hwachon)
- CNC Swiss Lathe (Star, Citizen, Tsugami, Index, Eurotech, Tornos, Ganesh, Hanwha, Yama-Seiki, Nomura)
- CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, HSM Works, GibbsCAM, Mazatrol, Autodesk Fusion 360, Promill, Bobcad, Surfcam, Siemens NX, Sprutcam)
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Kitamura, Matsuura, Mikron, Dmg Mori Seiki, Hwachon)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Index, Eurotech, Miyano, Dmg Mori Seiki, Samsung, Nakamura, Hwachon)
Why this role
Strong pay, growth potential, and a chance to be the go-to programming resource near Forney, TX.
Apply today
Ready to make an impact? Reach out to Express Employment Professionals to learn more and apply.
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