& OBJECTIVES (JDO)

Position: CAM Programmer Press Tool / Die Manufacturing

1. Position Information

Particular

Requirement

Designation

CAM Programmer

Department

Tool Design / Tool Manufacturing

Experience

3–8 Years

Qualification

Diploma / BE / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Tool & Die

Industry

Press Tool / Die / Tool Room / Automotive

Reporting To

Tool Room / Design Head

1. Job Objective

To develop accurate and efficient CAM programs for CNC/VMC machining of press tool and die components based on approved 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring dimensional accuracy, surface finish, productivity, and timely completion.
1. Key Responsibilities

- Prepare CAM programs for CNC/VMC machining of press tool and die components.
- Read and understand 2D drawings, GD&T; and 3D CAD models.
- Generate roughing, semi-finishing, finishing and drilling toolpaths.
- Select suitable cutting tools and machining parameters.
- Perform toolpath simulation and collision checking before program release.
- Optimize machining strategies to reduce cycle time.
- Maintain required machining allowance for grinding, EDM, fitting and polishing.
- Support CNC/VMC operators during machining.
- Identify machining feasibility issues and coordinate with Design and Tool Room teams.
- Modify CAM programs based on machining feedback.
- Maintain proper CAM program revision and documentation.




- Support new tool development, corrections and modification activities.
- Participate in productivity and cost-reduction improvements.

1. Required Technical Skills

Mandatory:

- Good experience in CAM programming.
- Valuable knowledge of CNC/VMC machining.
- Ability to understand press tool components and tool-room manufacturing.
- Good knowledge of cutting tools, feeds and speeds.
- Good knowledge of roughing and finishing strategies.
- Ability to identify machining and toolpath-related problems.
- Knowledge of toolpath simulation and collision checking.

CAM Software – Any one or more:

- Cimatron.
- Mastercam
- PowerMill
- NX CAM
- Equivalent CAM software

1. Preferred Experience

Experience in machining of:
- Progressive dies
- Press tools
- Sheet-metal dies
- Automotive components
- Die blocks
- Punches
- Inserts
- Forming components
- Complex 3D tool components

Experience with 3-axis will be an added advantage.

1. Candidate Competencies

- Strong technical knowledge
- Problem-solving ability
- Good attention to detail
- Good drawing-reading ability
- Planning and time management
- Team coordination
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work under project deadlines
- Commitment to qualityRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Cam Programmer (Chennai)
🏢 CMD Precision Products
📍 Chennai