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CAD/CAM Programmer

Minnesota - Developer

Hollstadt Overview

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: CAD/CAM Programmer

Location: Maplewood, MN

Salary: $65,000-$70,000, dependent on experience


Job Summary

The CAD/CAM Programmer II is a mid-level position working within our Virtual Design team and performing daily tasks under supervision of our senior-level CAM Programmer. The primary function of this position is to create CNC programs for out 5-Axis, 3-Axis and Laser cutting machines and provide material optimizations for our manufacturing operation. The CAD/CAM Programmer II will also be responsible for validating part drawings and fabrication packages. This individual will be competent with 2D and 3D-modeling software and proficient in reading and interpreting Shop Drawings.

The CAD/CAM Programmer II will collaborate with the VDC team, Superintendents and the Production team. This position will ensure quality control with precision measurement tools and troubleshoot design and production issues. An ideal candidate’s technical skills and attention to detail will be key in maintaining product quality. In addition, this person is expected to understand how our CNC machines operate, be able to identify CNC tooling and fixtures, and be aware of CNC maintenance requirements.

The ideal candidate will strive for excellence to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate production processes are fulfilled to the company standard.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, and optimize programs for enterprise CNC machines
  • Interpret technical drawings and CAD models to create precise machining instructions
  • Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for various materials
  • Conduct trial runs and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy and quality
  • Consult with machine operators to resolve manufacturing issues
  • Maintain and update program files, configurations and documentation
  • Manage the creation and administration of work tickets for production teams
  • Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Develop part drawings as necessary

Qualifications

  • 2-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Drafting and 3 years work experience, or 5 years work experience in a CAM Programmer role
  • Mastery of 2D CAD software
  • Advanced understanding of Shop Drawings and Engineering Specifications
  • Experience with any of the following: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Inventor, Navisworks
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Requirements

  • Full-time employee in office setting
  • Occasionally required to observe fabrication on the production floor
  • 40 hours per week, maximum, expected unless otherwise notified
  • Operating hours are 5:00am to 6pm, Central Time

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) + Employer Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off

Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.