Programmer​/CAD​/CAM Engineer; Siemens NX & Vericut

At a glance

Company: Major Tool & Machine
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Pay: $45.00-$50.00/hr DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Experience: 3+ Years CNC Programming Experience
Machines: 3-Axis
• 5-Axis
• Horizontal Mills
• Vertical Mills
• Multi-Axis Lathes
• Mill-Turn
Controls: Siemens 840D
• Fanuc
• Mazatrol
CAM Software: Siemens NX2506
• Vericut
Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Why join Major Tool & Machine?

If you're passionate about CNC programming, process optimization, and advanced manufacturing, this is an opportunity to work at one of North America's premier large-scale machining facilities.

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) has been solving some of the world's toughest manufacturing challenges since 1946. Today, the company supports customers in the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, nuclear, and commercial industries, producing large, complex, mission-critical components using some of the most advanced CNC equipment in the industry.

As a Programmer / CAD/CAM Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing efficient machining strategies for large multi-axis CNC machines. Working with Siemens NX and Vericut, you'll create and optimize programs for 3-axis, 5-axis, mill-turn, and multi-axis lathe applications while collaborating closely with tooling engineers, machinists, and manufacturing teams to continually improve productivity and machining performance.

This position offers competitive pay, paid lunches, flexible 8-hour or 10-hour schedules, relocation assistance for qualified candidates, and the opportunity to help manufacture components that support industries where precision matters most.

️ What you'll be doing

• Create CNC programs using Siemens NX2506 for complex multi-axis machining applications
• Program 3-axis, 5-axis, horizontal, vertical, and mill-turn machining centers
• Verify and simulate CNC programs using Vericut before production
• Select tooling, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds for a wide variety of materials
• Design and develop custom work holding and fixturing
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and specifications
• Optimize existing programs to improve cycle times and reduce setup time
• Troubleshoot machining processes and programming issues
• Support production, prototyping, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with tooling engineers, machinists, engineering, and manufacturing teams

️ Machines, controls & softwareMachines

• Large 3-Axis & 5-Axis CNC Mills
• Horizontal Machining Centers
• Vertical Machining Centers
• Multi-Axis Lathes
• Mill-Turn Machines
• Large Gantry Milling Systems

Controls

• Siemens 840D
• Fanuc
• Mazatrol

CAM Software

• Siemens NX2506
• Vericut

Additional Software

• Visual Manufacturing ERP
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Shop highlights

• Relocation assistance available
• Aerospace, defense & semiconductor projects
• Large-scale precision machining
• 600,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility
• Modern multi-axis CNC equipment
• High-speed machining capabilities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Paid lunches
• Flexible 8- or 10-hour schedules
• Outstanding career advancement opportunities

Materials you'll work with

• Inconel
• Titanium
• Aluminum
• Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel
• High-performance alloys

What we're looking for Required

• Associate's Degree in Machining Technology or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of CNC programming experience
• Expert knowledge of Siemens NX
• Experience programming 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers
• Experience programming horizontal and vertical machining centers
• Vericut verification experience
• Strong G-code knowledge
• Experience with machine probing
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Multi-axis lathe and mill-turn programming
• Production and prototype machining experience
• ERP experience (Visual Manufacturing)
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, or semiconductor machining

Why you'll like working here

• Program some of the largest CNC machines in North America
• Work on challenging aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, and nuclear projects
• Modern Siemens NX programming environment
• Collaborative team of engineers, programmers, and…