CNC Design Programmer II

The CNC Design Programmer II is a mid-level programming and design support role that builds upon the responsibilities of a CNC Design Programmer I. This position adds direct customer collaboration, 3D-modeled forming solution development, and the creation of detailed production and assembly drawings.

This role works with moderate supervision from senior Design Programmers and focuses on delivering accurate, efficient, and customer-ready CNC programs and drawing packages for concrete formwork and related systems.

Primary Responsibilities

(Includes all CNC Design Programmer I duties, with expanded scope as outlined below)

• Generate precise, production-ready CNC programs for 3-axis and 4-axis routers using in-house and customer-supplied files, including:
  • In-house designer CAD files (.DWG, .STEP, .DXF)
  • Customer-supplied CAD files or PDFs
  • Occasional hand-drawn sketches (with clarification as required)
• Perform drawing cleanup and minor to moderate design adjustments in AutoCAD and SolidWorks to optimize parts for CNC fabrication.
• Collaborate directly with customers and internal sales teams to develop 3D-modeled forming solutions, including:
  • Blockouts
  • Rollbacks
  • Radius walls
  • Single-sided pours
  • Shoring and system integrations
• Create and issue:
  • Fully dimensioned customer approval drawings
  • Complete production and assembly drawing packages
  • Bills of material (BOMs), hardware schedules, and panel layout sheets
• Verify tolerances, material optimization, constructability, and form pressure calculations (when required) prior to final release.
• Utilize CIMTECH RouterCIM daily for:
  • Advanced toolpath strategies
  • Multi-sheet nesting
  • Post-processing and CNC output
• Maintain complete and organized job folders, including customer correspondence, revisions, approvals, and final production files.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with customers, designers, project managers, and shop leads to resolve questions and meet project timelines.
• Consistently meet or exceed programming and drawing deliverables within established schedules.

Requirements for Advancement / Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience
  (Experience with wood, composite, or concrete formwork materials strongly preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
• Working knowledge of Inventoror similar 3D CAD software
• Strong working knowledge of CIMTECH RouterCIM or comparable router CAM software
• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, including concrete formwork details
• Experience producing:
  • Customer-facing approval drawings
  • Full production and assembly drawing packages
• Comfortable with direct customer interaction (phone, email, and virtual meetings) to clarify scope and present solutions
• Solid understanding of:
  • Concrete forming systems
  • Load requirements
  • Common industry practices
• Excellent attention to detail, dimensioning accuracy, and geometric tolerancing knowledge

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and organization