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This role is designed for mechanically inclined engineers who want deep, hands-on mastery of computer-aided manufacturing—not a desk-only job.\nWhat You’ll Do (Accelerated Technical Rotations)\nAs a CAM Engineer Apprentice, you’ll progress through hands-on and technical rotations with increasing responsibility:\nAssembly, Deburr & Part Handling: finishing, edge break, hardware installation, and careful handling of precision components\nMachine Operation & Setup Exposure: loading/unloading parts, observing and supporting setups, understanding workholding, offsets, and process flow\nInspection & Feedback Loops: dimensional inspection using precision tools, working with inspectors, and learning how tolerances drive process decisions\nTooling & Process Development: assisting with tool selection, tool builds, fixturing concepts, and machining strategy\nCAM Programming: creating and refining toolpaths, posting code, supporting prove-outs, and iterating programs based on real shop feedback\nThis is an intentionally hands-on role, with time on the floor first and increasing responsibility in CAM as process understanding develops.\nWho This Is For\nThis role targets early-career Engineers (0–2 years experience), including:\nRecent graduates or soon-to-graduate students\nEngineers interested in CNC machining, CAM, and production systems\nCandidates who want to understand manufacturing from the machine outward—not just from software\nMilitary veterans with technical or engineering backgrounds\nPrior aerospace experience is not required; curiosity, discipline, and a hunger to learn on the shop floor are essential.\nRegistered Apprenticeship\nThis position participates in our state and U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program, developed in collaboration with RMTMA. 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