Lead CAM Programmer in Aberdeen, Maryland at SAWTST LLC

Hiring is contingent upon award of contract

The CAM Programmer Working Leader oversees the CNC programming team and workflow, ensuring efficient computer-aided manufacturing and precision engineering. This role balances complex multiaxis software programming with active floor-level troubleshooting, team leadership, and mathematical planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Code & Instruction Generation: Write accurate manufacturing programs, create detailed work instructions, and guide turning/milling setup personnel.
• Floor Troubleshooting: Provide active floor support to assist machinery technicians with difficult setups, testing, and debugging.
• Data Analysis: Evaluate solids, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and raw design data; perform complex geometric calculations to build or adjust machine programs.
• Process Sequencing: Determine the optimal sequence of shaping operations and select appropriate cutting tools.
• Project Controls: Produce cost estimations and log production details into the central project database.

Minimum Qualifications

• CAM Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience involving:
  • Commercially available CAM tools including GibbsCAM and MasterCAM.
  • CADD, G-code, and 3D milling.
  • Lathe programming utilizing C-axis and Y-axis movements.
  • Project crew leadership (5+ workers), estimation planning, and floor safety oversight.
• Mathematical & Geometric Proficiency: 10 years of experience utilizing algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Advanced Equipment Capability: 10 years of advanced programming using G-code and canned cycles across the following hardware assets:
  • Lathes: Mori Seiki NL1500 (MSX Control), Haas ST-45 (Haas Control), Fortune VTurn 26 (Fanuc OT Control), Haas TL-1 (Haas Control).
  • Machining Centers/Mills: Haas VF4, VF2, EC1600; Doosan MV4020, MYNX 5400; Olympia Horizontal Mill HT140x100 (Heidenhain iTNC 530 Control); ProtoTrak with SMX/SLX controls.
• Administrative Skills: General computer literacy, including professional email communications and technical file management.

**Secret Clearance Required**