CAD/ CAM Operator

To ensure the accurate and efficient conversion of CAD/CAM data into production-ready formats, maintaining quality, minimizing rework, and providing timely technical support to production and PPC teams while contributing to staff training and development within the department.

Requirements

• CAD/CAM Accuracy
• Ensure design and CAM outputs meet production standards without the need for rework
• Validate machining feasibility and part integrity before release
• Perform quality checks on CAD/CAM data to maintain process efficiency
• CAM Program Accuracy
• Develop and verify toolpaths, cutting parameters, and material grain direction in line with production requirements
• Optimize machining programs to reduce processing time and material waste
• Coordinate with production teams to validate and improve machining accuracy
• Lead Time to Release Drawings
• Manage and prioritize job orders to ensure timely release of final production drawings
• Coordinate closely with design, production, and PPC to minimize lead time
• Maintain accurate records of drawing release timelines
• Customer (Production/PPC) Satisfaction
• Obtain and act on feedback from production and PPC teams regarding drawing or CAM-related challenges
• Provide proactive solutions to design issues impacting downstream processes
• Build strong communication links between design and execution teams
• Technical Support Responsiveness
• Provide timely support for any design or CAM-related technical issues
• Troubleshoot toolpath, nesting, or machining parameter problems promptly
• Document recurring issues and share learning with the team
• Team Training & Development
• Conduct internal training sessions on CAD, CAM, and system functionalities
• Strengthen team knowledge on core and cross-functional areas to reduce dependency
• Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members
• Succession Planning
• Identify potential talent within the team for key technical roles
• Support development through mentoring, skill enhancement, and leadership exposure
• Assist in building a robust talent pipeline for continuity of design operations
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., imos, AutoCAD, CutRite, Ardis, etc.)
• Strong understanding of machining, nesting, and material behavior (especially veneer & grain direction)
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  
  

Education:

• DAE/ Diploma holder
  
  

Benefits

• Marketing competitive salary and benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Paid Leaves