CAD/CAM Programmer

Why Kendall Howard?

We’re a growing manufacturer serving the IT infrastructure field, with a no-nonsense attitude: stay humble, work hard, and take on challenges head-first. Around here, you won’t just “do your job” — you’ll be part of a team that builds, solves, and delivers products we’re proud to put our name on. The benefits and pay are solid, but the real perk is being part of something that matters alongside people who care just as much as you do.

Our Benefits

We know benefits matter, and we’ve got you covered. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Online apparel store

Job Summary 

The CNC Programmer position is accountable for support to provide programmed parts using CAM software. This position collaborates with machine operators, engineering, and production management to determine the most cost-effective machining method while maximizing outputs and reducing costs.  

Essential Functions

1. Determine the sequence of machine operations and select the proper cutting tools
2. Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and design data
3. Operates a variety of CNC machines
4. Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
5. Observe machines on first runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications
6. Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency
7. Document instruction sheets for a machines controller to guide setup and encode numerical control 
8. Makes recommendations on and assists with the purchase of required machine shop tooling to improve machining efficiencies
9. Works closely with machine operators ensuring effective communication and work instructions
10. Mentors and trains machine operators on best machining practices, assists in troubleshooting
11. Collaborate with Management, Engineering, and machine operators on new job launches and continuous improvement activities

Minimum Qualifications 

• CNC programming experience required
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication
• Understanding of Engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances
• Understanding of CAD software preferred
• Other programming software knowledge preferred but not required include Streambend, ARtube, Solidworks CAM, woodWOP, and PLANAR

Kendall Howard provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.