Manufacturing Programmer at Super Steel Schenectady in Mequon, WI

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled fullservice metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers’ overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

About The Role:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Programmer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs for our sheet metal fabrication and machining operations.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Engineering, this position serves as a critical link between engineering, scheduling, and production. The Manufacturing Programmer will develop laser, plasma, brake press, milling, and turning programs while maximizing material utilization, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess strong CAD/CAM skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to transform engineering designs into efficient, production-ready programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Sheet Metal Programming

• Create CNC programs for laser and plasma cutting equipment from DXF and CAD-generated files using Trumpf Boost software.
• Verify part geometry, dimensions, tolerances, and machine processing requirements before release to production.
• Develop and maintain machine-ready programs that maximize quality, throughput, and operator efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve programming-related issues on the shop floor.

Nesting & Material Optimization

• Create production nest sheets based on manufacturing schedules, material availability, and customer delivery requirements.
• Optimize nesting layouts to maximize material utilization and minimize scrap.
• Coordinate with production scheduling to prioritize nests and ensure timely program availability.
• Manage material libraries and nesting parameters within Boost.

Brake Press Programming

• Develop brake press programs using Trumpf Boost.
• Determine bend sequences, tooling requirements, and setup strategies.
• Verify manufacturability and identify potential forming challenges before release to production.
• Support press brake operators with setup documentation and program revisions.

CNC Machining Programming

• Create and maintain CNC programs for Haas vertical machining centers and CNC lathes using Autodesk Fusion.
• Develop toolpaths, tooling strategies, and machining sequences for efficient production.
• Verify programs through simulation and program validation processes.
• Work with machinists and operators to optimize cycle times, setups, and tooling performance.

Manufacturing Engineering Support

• Review engineering drawings and collaborate with engineers to improve manufacturability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, material waste, and production bottlenecks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout fabrication and machining operations.
• Maintain revision control of all manufacturing programs and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, sheet metal fabrication, machining, or a related field.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of machining and fabrication processes.
• Experience creating manufacturing programs from DXF, STEP, or CAD files.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Trumpf Boost software.
• Experience programming laser cutting equipment.
• Experience with sheet metal nesting and material optimization.
• Experience programming brake press operations.
• Experience with Autodesk Fusion CAM.
• Experience programming Haas CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, machine setup, feeds and speeds, and manufacturing best practices.

What We Offer (Benefits Begin After 30 Days):

• Innovative Health Coverage: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) providing an age-based monthly pre-tax reimbursement, plus spouse ($272/month) and child ($135/month) reimbursements.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Dental & Vision Insurance through Delta Dental, plus voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Financial & Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a 401(k) Retirement Plan (eligible after 90 days).
• Time Off: 9 Paid Holidays annually plus a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package.