Advanced CAM Technologist; Mastercam​/GibbsCAM Metal Stamping

Advanced CAM Technologist (Mastercam/GibbsCAM) — Metal Stamping Ask yourself:
Do you love turning complex CAD and GD&T into clean, efficient toolpaths? Can you diagnose a stubborn tolerance issue, then write the metrology routine that proves the fix? If so, you’ll fit right in.

Location:

Mendota Heights, MN
• Department:
Operations
• Type:
Full-time
• Pay: $35–45/hr The mission

Own the CAM programming that powers our precision tooling and parts for metal stamping. You’ll partner across engineering, toolroom, production, and quality to shrink cycle times, lift capability, and formalize reliable, repeatable processes—on the machine and in inspection.

How you’ll contribute

Develop, edit, and refine CNC milling programs in Mastercam or GibbsCAM for 3–4 axis VMCsConvert prints/CAD and GD&T into robust machining strategies and setup documentation

Create and maintain Inspec Vision optical inspection programs for automated verification

Author thorough setup/program sheets with setups, tooling, pickup points, toolpaths, and grind stock

Rapidly troubleshoot programming/machining issues to protect schedule and quality

Continuously improve processes to reduce cycle time and variation

Own cutting tool procurement, inventory management, and life monitoring per tooling BOMsCollaborate daily with design engineers, operators, quality teams, and production leadership

Keep documentation accurate and current with ECNs, customer changes, and process updates

Model safe work practices and uphold quality standards and company policies

What makes you successful here5+ years CNC milling programming in a metal stamping environment

Mastery of Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or equivalent CAM tools

Strong G-code knowledge, machining principles, tool selection, feeds/speeds

Expert reading of blueprints/CAD with solid GD&T application

Resourceful troubleshooting while maintaining throughput

Detail-driven, quality-focused communicator who meets deadlines

Organized with inventory and documentation; improvement-minded and safety-focused

Preferred qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or related manufacturing education preferred

Experience programming and supporting optical inspection systems

Knowledge of tooling purchasing, inventory control, and cutting tool optimization

Experience assisting toolroom and die manufacturing operations

Physical expectations

Frequent standing and walking on the shop floor

Lift 25 lbs routinely and up to 50 lbs on occasion

Sustain focus through repetitive tasks over a full shift

Good vision, depth perception, and manual dexterity for verification, inspection, and support

Tech stackCAM:
Mastercam, GibbsCAMMachines: CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) — Fanuc, Bridgeport Metrology:
Inspec Vision optical inspection

Core proficiencies: GD&T, CNC Programming Impact you’ll seeFrom the first toolpath to the final inspection routine, your work will set the pace for throughput, tool performance, and part quality—inside a collaborative environment that values precision and continuous improvement.