Company Overview
Holtec International is a U.S.-based diversified energy technology company with its corporate technology center located in Marlton, New Jersey in the South Jersey region of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Jupiter, Florida. The company also maintains several operations centers around the world, including major bases of operation in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), Lakeland (Florida), Orrville (Ohio), Kiev (Ukraine), Gloucester (England) and Pune (India).
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the CAD/CAM Programmer position is to review drawings and create the CAM programs using AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Mastercam. In addition, the CAD/CAM Programmer verifies machining programs match drawing interpretation and symbols, and supports Project Management by monitoring machining outcomes in the shop.
Essential Job Functions
- Review Drawings / Assembly Drawings.
- Review drawings for components and sub-assemblies from Project Management and identify the number of pieces to be drawn.
- Identify weld symbols, surface symbols, and quantities of components in order to create Programs.
- Select the correct post-processor program to code which machine will be used.
- Create CNC machine program in Mastercam.
- Select correct drawing file from drawing library for component to be programmed.
- Select tools, drills, endmill, reamers, and facemills that will shape the component.
- Create the tool path to program machine movement.
- Program machine speeds and feeds.
- Return the machining report to Programming Supervisor to be written for CNC machines.
- Monitor machining outcomes on the floor.
- Re-issuing programs if necessary.
- Reports to Service Center Manager, Manager Shared Services Division.
- Supports Project Managers, Corporate Procurement (Purchasing).
- Occasionally interfaces with Production Supervisors.
Requirements
- A minimum of an Associate’s degree (Engineering or Drafting) or a minimum of 5 years’ experience with Mastercam is required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in print reading and drawing interpretation required to perform the duties.
- Knowledge of machining practices (CNC machines, CNC programming).
- Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge and certification in Solidworks (2014) or most recent version.
- Experience in a welding or heavy machining environment preferred.
- Create Burn Table program in SigmaNEST.
- Create individual components drawings in AutoCAD and Solidworks (CAD).
- Advanced knowledge AutoCAD Mechanical (2011) including flat developments, intersections, and 3D drafting techniques.
- Intermediate knowledge of Solidworks (2014).
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Engineering or Drafting, or at least 5 years of Mastercam experience
- At least 5 years of print reading and drawing interpretation experience
- Knowledge of machining practices, CNC machines, and CNC programming
- Advanced SolidWorks knowledge and certification
- Experience in a welding or heavy machining environment
- Experience creating Burn Table programs in SigmaNEST
- Experience creating component drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Advanced AutoCAD Mechanical knowledge, including flat developments, intersections, and 3D drafting
- Intermediate SolidWorks knowledge
Holtec International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Holtec International and has not been reviewed or approved by Holtec International.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in several skilled hourly and some engineering roles, with opportunities in certain positions to increase earnings through overtime. Role and location combinations at times sit well above entry-level ranges.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid and affordable, with indications of stable premium costs and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision offerings. The on‑paper plan design aligns with mid‑market peers and is often viewed as good to decent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently highlighted and characterized as a solid component of total rewards. This element helps anchor a competitive core benefits package.
Holtec International Insights
What We Do
Holtec International is a global turnkey supplier of equipment and services for the Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Fossil Power Generation sectors of the energy and petrochemical industry. As a fully integrated supplier, Holtec possesses in-house capabilities to design, engineer, analyze, construct, license, and deploy the technologies offered by the company; this includes technologies to manage used nuclear fuel and waste discharged from nuclear reactors and wet and dry (air cooled) heat transfer equipment for commercial power plants. Holtec is also developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), which will provide for modular, distributed, carbon-free, base-load energy. Holtec International’s industrial activities are principally focused on six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Britain, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, the United States and Brazil are among the countries where Holtec International has provided significant goods and services. The domestic market in the United States, however, has been the catalyst for Holtec’s technical innovations in its fields of endeavor, which the company has successfully parlayed into business successes in overseas markets. Over 70% of Holtec’s output is consumed by the domestic power industry; the balance is destined for foreign markets. Holtec’s corporate moorings are firmly and deeply anchored in the power industry: Over 150 power generation stations in the U.S., including over 80 commercial nuclear power plants, have been Holtec customers over the past two decades. Holtec International has a long and excellent reputation for honesty and integrity in business dealings. This reputation is a priceless asset which must be safeguarded continually by all Holtec employees. To succeed, Holttec must have the trust and confidence of its customers, subcontractors, suppliers, fellow associates and the public. Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of business ethics and conduct is crucial to Holtec’s future.
