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CNC Programmer (CAD/CAM) Owen Industries - 2.3 Carter Lake, IA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Customer communication CAD file management Tooling CAM software CNC G-code Programming Collaboration with manufacturing teams Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Full Job Description CNC Programmer (CAD/CAM)
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Carter Lake, IA (Near downtown Omaha) Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt Turn Customer Designs into Precision Manufacturing. Do you enjoy solving technical challenges, optimizing manufacturing processes, and seeing your work come to life on the shop floor? If you're an experienced CNC Programmer with strong CAD/CAM skills, we'd like to talk to you. Owen Industries is seeking a CNC Programmer to support our structural steel and plate processing operations. In this role, you'll transform customer drawings and CAD files into efficient, production-ready programs for our cutting and forming equipment. You'll work closely with production, engineering, and customers to maximize material utilization, improve cycle times, and ensure every job is set up for success. If you enjoy continuous improvement, problem-solving, and working with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. What You'll Do Develop, test, and optimize CNC programs for Pentas lasers and Haas VF6 machining centers. Create efficient nesting layouts that maximize material yield and minimize scrap. Review, clean up, and prepare customer CAD files (DXF, DWG, etc.) for production. Identify and correct drawing issues such as open contours, incorrect scaling, or non-manufacturable geometry. Collaborate with machine operators to improve programs, reduce cycle times, and troubleshoot production issues. Program forming operations using bending software. Perform first-article reviews and adjust programs as needed to ensure quality. Maintain an organized library of approved programs and revision history. Coordinate programming priorities with production scheduling and operations teams. Help drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and standardize programming practices. What We're Looking For 3+ years of CNC programming experience in sheet metal, plate processing, steel service center, or metal fabrication environments. Experience programming Pentas lasers, Haas VF6 machining centers , or similar CNC equipment. Strong experience using SigmaNEST , Fusion 360 , or comparable CAD/CAM software. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing specifications. Experience preparing and cleaning customer-supplied CAD files for production. Strong understanding of nesting strategies, tooling, material utilization, and manufacturing processes. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with customers, engineering, and production teams. Why Owen Industries? Modern manufacturing environment Challenging technical work with advanced CNC equipment Stable company with long-term growth opportunities Collaborative culture focused on quality and continuous improvement Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability If you're passionate about manufacturing, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to help build smarter, more efficient production processes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help turn precision programming into world-class manufacturing. We Proudly Support and Welcome Veterans! We value the experience, skills, and dedication that Veterans bring to our team. As a Veteran-friendly company, we are committed to providing opportunities and a supportive environment for those who have served. AAP/EEO Statement Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 7AM - 4PM, M-F
