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CAM Operator Lead - 2nd shift

TTM Technologies
Santa Ana, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Dec 2025
💰 $121,673/yr($73,004/yr$121,673/yr)

About the role

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM


TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Scope:

The CAM Operator will inspect, modify, and contribute to the initial development of producing printed circuit boards based upon customer requirements and data files.  It is imperative that all specifications for new and repeat PCB orders are adequately created and inspected to ensure customer requirements are adequate for production.  Verify and modify design specifications through the use of company defined checklists, timelines and policies and ensuring accurate tools are being produced.  Will work closely with customers, planner, process engineers, the sales team and the various support production teams to ensure specific requirements of customers will be accurately met.  An employee at this level does not supervise others, but may lead and provide technical support to its peers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Use CAM tools to perform design rule analysis of printed circuit boards

  • Run DRC upon receipt of traveler from Planning Department to inspect discrepancies between customer specifications and PCB design image for production

  • Report discrepancies to Planning Department communicating deviations

  • Modify design data to ensure customer design requirements are met

  • Modify various aspects of PCB image such as line widths, pad sizes, data codes, etch comp and annular ring to ensure compliance with engineering standards

  • Create computer files to panelize data, drill/rout files and output data

  • Create array drawings to complete PCB layout

  • Accurately complete DFM paperwork

  • Verify all design and special notes are implemented on traveler

  • Resolve any and all design issues immediately as they arise

  • Communicate with process engineering, planning, sales team and customers regarding any and all specifications or issues which arise

  • Complete all internal department documentation accurately

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

  • Proficient knowledge of Frontline Genesis 2000

  • Microsoft Office software

  • Strong application and working knowledge of PCB features with proficiency with CAM in preparing computer files for manufacturing tooling

  • Ability to interpret IPC and customer supplied specifications

  • Basic understanding of CI modeling

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Read and interpret prints, travelers, drawings, stack-ups, and CAM papers

  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job

  • Good organizational skills

  • Basic math and reasoning skills required

  • Problem solving and critical thinking skills required

  • Patience and willingness to learn and ask questions

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Two to five years of experience with CAM within the PCB industry required

  • NC Programming and Pre-CAM experience required

Work Environment:

  • Fast paced open office environment with surrounding noise and frequent interruptions. Occasional overtime.  Interface with video display terminals. Demand for interaction with varied groups and people and meeting deadlines. #LI-JS1


Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are avail

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