CAM Programmer (Contract)

Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy. Factory-built in California, Antora’s thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. S.

manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary We’re hiring a CAM Programmer on a 4+ month contract to support the in-house bring-up of our program at Dado. Our in-house CAM team is producing ~27 of the ~65 new mods; we need a hands-on contractor to deliver the remaining 38, prove them out on our Haas GM-1, and formally train our production techs in the process. This is a one-time project; the work transitions back to our internal team at the end of the engagement.

Responsibilities

Program parts in SolidWorks CAM. Generate complete CAM programs from existing SolidWorks designs. Use our existing post-processors, machine definitions, tool libraries, and templates — these are mature and reliable.

Output machine-ready G-code. Post programs for the Haas GM-1 (3-axis gantry mill). Multiple G-code files per part are expected depending on the number of sides milled.

Produce a complete documentation package per part. Setup sheets, tool lists, and work holding instructions are required deliverables, not optional. These currently live in Notion and will ultimately flow into a Manufacturing Process Plan used to cut Manufacturo work orders; CAM files and G-code will be attached to the part number in Arena.

Prove out programs at the machine. First-article each program on the Haas GM-1 at Dado. Troubleshoot alongside operators and techs in real time.

Train our team. Deliver formal, documented training to our production technicians and other CAM programmers — covering running programs, adjusting setups, troubleshooting, and SolidWorks CAM fundamentals. Coordinate with the team.

Report to Program Manager. Work day-to-day with Production Tech (in-house CAM) and Manufacturing Engineer. Programs are approved for production release by Tech, the Responsible Engineers, and NPI.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on CAM programming experience in a production machining environment. Demonstrable expertise in SolidWorks CAM (this is not flexible — we are not training on the software). Hands-on CNC machining experience, including comfort running your own code at the machine and troubleshooting alongside operators.

Fluency with the Haas control and experience programming for 3-axis (gantry) mills. Prior experience formally training production technicians or other programmers. Strong documentation habits — setup sheets, tool lists, and work holding instructions you’d be proud to hand to a tech you’ve never met.

Located within commutable distance of the Bay Area, or willing to be onsite at Dado as needed during the engagement.

Desired Direct experience programming the Haas GM-1. Experience machining graphite, ceramic, refractory, or other high-temperature / unusual materials. Experience working with early-stage hard-tech or startup manufacturing environments where the CAM environment is still being formalized.

Familiarity with Arena PLM and shop-floor MES systems (Manufacturo or equivalent) Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA Salary Range: $45/HR - $65/HR Sala ry Basis: Hourly Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position.