Mastercam Programmer
Job Description
Location: Bensenville, IL
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (while on contract)
Pay: $43–$48/hour
- Manage and maintain standard costing and estimating for machined parts using ERP systems.
- Develop process routings, optimize machining processes, and support quoting efforts.
- Support sales and customer service teams with technical expertise during quoting and pre-order phases.
- Manage job planning activities including process planning, revision control, tooling/fixture design, and technical clarifications.
- Identify and drive process improvements, value-added engineering ideas, and cross-functional project reviews.
- Complete CNC programming assignments for lathes and mills, including toolpath optimization and tool selection using Mastercam.
- Support tooling inventory systems and production programming needs.
- Provide in-process technical support to production, purchasing, and quality teams.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues and equipment maintenance coordination.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects such as 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving events.
- Research and implement new technologies, tooling, and machining techniques to optimize production.
- Develop SOPs for manufacturing processes and ensure safe operations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and machining.
- Experience with G-code, Mazatrol, and Mastercam programming, especially for complex lathe operations (live tooling, sub-spindles, Y-axis milling, multi-axis).
- Strong knowledge of materials such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, and mild steels.
- Experience with Mazak and DMG Mori machines.
- Strong project management, quoting, and workflow planning skills.
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.