Senior NX CAM Programmer

Michigan Wheel

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Siemens NX CAM programming experience
  • Strong multi-axis CNC programming skills
  • Deep understanding of machining fundamentals, feeds & speeds, cutter engagement, and surface finish control
  • Experience machining castings or variable starting stock
  • Proven ability to reduce cycle times and improve machining efficiency
  • Ability to work independently and develop structured programming systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop Siemens NX CAM programs for CNC mills and lathes
  • Program advanced multi-axis toolpaths (swarf, guiding curves, feature-based machining, high-speed machining)
  • Build standardized templates, tool libraries, and programming methods
  • Use simulation and verification tools to ensure collision-free programs before release
  • Optimize toolpaths to reduce cycle time, improve surface finish, and extend tool life
  • Support prove-outs on the shop floor and collaborate with manufacturing engineers
  • Help establish programming standards across multiple CNC machines

Benefits

  • Biweekly Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match (after 90 days)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • PTO, Sick Time, and Personal Time Off
Full Job Description
Senior NX CAM Programmer

Grand Rapids, MI | On-Site | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Siemens NX CAM Programmer to help modernize and standardize programming across our machine shop. This role focuses on advanced multi-axis programming, cycle time reduction, and building reusable NX CAM programming systems to improve machining performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop Siemens NX CAM programs for CNC mills and lathes
  • Program advanced multi-axis toolpaths (swarf, guiding curves, feature-based machining, high-speed machining)
  • Build standardized templates, tool libraries, and programming methods
  • Use simulation and verification tools to ensure collision-free programs before release
  • Optimize toolpaths to reduce cycle time, improve surface finish, and extend tool life
  • Support prove-outs on the shop floor and collaborate with manufacturing engineers
  • Help establish programming standards across multiple CNC machines
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of Siemens NX CAM programming experience
  • Strong multi-axis CNC programming skills
  • Deep understanding of machining fundamentals, feeds & speeds, cutter engagement, and surface finish control
  • Experience machining castings or variable starting stock
  • Proven ability to reduce cycle times and improve machining efficiency
  • Ability to work independently and develop structured programming systems
Preferred / Bonus Skills
  • NX Open, Python, or CAM automation
  • Post processor customization
  • Robotics experience (ABB a plus)
Benefits
  • Biweekly Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match (after 90 days)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • PTO, Sick Time, and Personal Time Off

Competitive compensation based on experience

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