CNC Programmer
Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC · St Joseph, LA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC (industrial) in St Joseph, LA. Create, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks
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How this role compares
Against 853 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 96 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 49%
- ✓ Tooling 45%
- Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Machining 41%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), SolidWorks, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Create, maintain, and optimize CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers.
- ◆Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications.
- ◆Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, and setup documentation.
- ◆Conduct program simulations and support first-run production validation.
- ◆Troubleshoot programming and machining issues to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- ◆Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing setup and cycle times.
- ◆Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure manufacturability and customer
requirements
are met.
- ✓Support the Sales team with new part quotations by:
- ✓Estimating raw material requirements.
- ✓Using CAM software to estimate machining cycle times.
- ✓Developing tooling and fixturing packages for cost estimation.
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 3 years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks, CAMWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar platforms.
- ✓Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
- ✓Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments preferred.
Why Van-Am?
- ✓Competitive salary based on experience.
- ✓4-day workweek option.
- ✓Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k).
- ✓Opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense programs utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies.
This is an on-site position located in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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St. Joseph, MO (On-Site)
Competitive Salary | 4-Day Workweek Option | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support our growing aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing operations. This salaried position works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales to develop efficient machining solutions and support new business opportunities.
St. Joseph, MO (On-Site)
Competitive Salary | 4-Day Workweek Option | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to support our growing aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing operations. This salaried position works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales to develop efficient machining solutions and support new business opportunities.