Clow Valve - CNC Programmer
- Location
- Oskaloosa, IA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
Purpose
The Tooling Center Programmer provides innovative and quality driven expertise in the production of foundry tooling, including patterns, core boxes, related components, and molds for injection molding machines.
Key Performance Indicators
- Sustainability: Complete 30 projects per year 100% on time.
- Customer Experience: +/-.010" form accuracy 100% of the time on all projects produced for customers.
- Leadership: Complete one continuous education activity per year.
Core Functions
Programming (40%): Collaborate with engineers and the CAD technician to enhance tooling designs. Utilize Mastercam software to generate G-code programs. Design work holding fixtures and/or select and use purchased work holding devices. Create and maintain an accurate tool library database for the department. Choose appropriate tooling and calculate optimal speeds and feeds to ensure maximum productivity and high-quality products.
CNC Machine Operation (40%): Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings. Set up and calibrate CNC machines. Operate CNC machine tools to produce high-quality products. Oversee machining processes to ensure precision, quality, and compliance with specifications. Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to safety guidelines.
Continuous Education (10%): Continuously pursue knowledge in CAD/CAM processes, tooling, and work holding technology. Stay updated on technological advancements and proactively identify opportunities for improvement both within the organization and professionally by exploring new technologies, processes, and tooling.
Training (10%): Mentor and develop the Tooling Center Machinist's skills to advance their knowledge and understanding of the Tooling Center processes, and requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Technical Skills: Strong programming skills.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
- CAD/CAM software experience.
- Strong and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of various materials.
- Strong mathematical aptitude (Trigonometry and Geometry).
- Mastercam, Solidworks CSWA, Multi-Axis Machine, Metallurgy & Foundry Tooling experience preferred.
Education & Experience
Required
High School Diploma or GED, 5 years of advanced manufacturing experience to include 3 years of verifiable CAM experience.
Preferred
Associate's degree and/or certification with emphasis in CNC machining, precision machining or manufacturing technology and 5 years advanced manufacturing experience plus 3 years of CAM experience.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About the Company
Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with "Made in the USA" requirements.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.
McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
From McWane, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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