CAD/CAM Programmer

Metals USA Muskogee, OK Posted 3 days ago
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CAD/CAM Programmer

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a CAD/CAM Programmer in the Muskogee, OK facility. The CAD/CAM Programmer must be familiar with CNC equipment using Auto-CAD; to create drawings and CNC programs using the CAD/CAM software for coordinating all production and technical communications between customers, sales and manufacturing. Starting hour rate is $23 per hour depending on experience

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Develops, designs and details mechanical components, process plans using Auto-CAD.

  • Acts as a resource for technical guidance to manufacturing and sales departments.

  • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

  • Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, test finished-product and system capabilities, confirming fabrication, assembly and installation processes.

  • Nests parts as required on sheets or blanks to maximize material and production efficiency.

  • Provides design assistance for products and produce engineer drawings.

  • Provides print generation capability from customer CAD files.

  • Maintains system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data.

  • Works closely with CNC operators to determine proper tooling, speed feed ratios for optimal performance output.

  • Monitors, documents and controls any changes made to CNC programs

  • Notifies management of product discrepancies.

  • Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a CAD/CAM Programmer.

  • Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.




Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.


  • High School diploma/GED; Technical school training or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum of 2 experience as a CAD Programmer desired preferably in the precision sheet metal industry; flat pattern CAD drawing expertise is required

  • Must have knowledge of design specifications and manufacturing processes.

  • Must have strong , demonstrated sustained working abilities in a fast paced production area

  • Must have mechanical aptitude and strong math skills

  • Must be organized with attention to detail

  • Ability to present technical information and have designs skills.

  • Ability to communicate both oral & written effectively with both internal & external customers.

  • Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, tolerance information

  • Ability to adapt quickly to change and work under tight deadlines

  • Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges

  • Computer Literacy; Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel and Word) and Auto-CAD

  • Candidate must pass pre-employment drug screen




Physical Demands:

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time (< to 6 hours per day).

  • Stand, walk, sit, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, hand-eye coordination, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend

  • Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions

  • Occasionally drives a vehicle to visit customers

  • Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to a maximum of 30 lbs. without assistance



Other Physical Requirements:


  • Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Steel-toed boots

  • Hard hats with chin straps; chin straps must be worn at all times when in the warehouse.

  • Protective eyewear

  • Hand protection

  • Arm guards/sleeves

  • Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program



Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

  • Position works primarily in an office/cubicle environment

  • Exposed to environmental temperature changes (extreme heat & cold) when in an industrial warehouse

  • May work around heavy machinery when in an industrial warehouse

  • Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles

  • Quiet to moderate noise levels

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