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Cabinet Vision Programmer / CAD-CAM Specialist

CompanyTharp Cabinet Company
LocationLoveland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 8, 2026
About The Company
Tharp Custom Cabinetry has long been associated with fine craftsmanship and high quality custom cabinetry. Locally owned and operated since 1971, Tharp has grown to be Colorado’s largest custom cabinet manufacturer. Whether you are planning to build a new home or remodel your current one, it is very likely that cabinetry will be part of your project. Cabinetry is the only “furniture” you’ll buy that will be permanently affixed to your home. The quality, style, and longevity of your cabinetry will affect your family’s lifestyle and the value of your home for years to come. The following is an overview of cabinet construction, component materials, finishes, and distribution which you should consider as you plan your project. Designed and made in Colorado, we add value to homes by listening to our customers and completing projects using cutting edge technology, combined with the hard work and care of our skilled craftsman. By working directly with our customers, we produce fine, made-to- fit solutions, with an almost infinite range of design and finish options. Tharp designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs cabinetry in cities throughout Colorado and Wyoming including Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Cheyenne, and the mountain communities of Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Vail, and Breckenridge. We specialize in a variety of cabinetry solutions, including: Residential From the smallest remodel to the largest custom project, our made-to-fit solutions can add value to your home. Commercial Commercial projects like bank, doctor/clinics, and office tenant finish. Built to fit, in the material and style of your choice, with factory-direct pricing and professional installation available, if necessary. Multi-Family From the small fill-in duplex to the large multi-phase complex, our production facility enables us to scale production instantly, ensuring that your project can proceed on schedule. Contract Manufacturing Large scale custom production.
About the Role

Description

  

General Purpose: 

The Cabinet Vision Programmer / CAD-CAM Specialist owns the programming, configuration, and accuracy of Cabinet Vision to ensure every job translates into a consistent, manufacturable product. This role works cross-functionally with design and production to continuously improve how Cabinet Vision drives Tharp’s CNC equipment, enabling higher and more consistent product quality with smoother production flow.

Core Responsibilities-Cabinet Vision Programming

• Programming & Toolpath Generation: Writing custom User Created Standards (UCS) and scripting toolpath logic to automate cut, drill, and machining operations within Cabinet Vision.

• Screen-to-Machine (S2M) Programming: Using the S2M center to generate accurate G-code and CNC machine programs for routers and panel saws from Cabinet Vision designs.

• Post-Processor Configuration: Building and maintaining CNC post-processors for brands such as Biesse, SCM, and Stiles/Homag to ensure clean software-to-machine communication.

• Database & Catalog Management: Configuring and maintaining Cabinet Vision’s SQL Server database, material schedules, construction methods, and standard catalogs for repeatable production.

• Reporting & Custom Logic: Generating complex reports and writing formulas/queries in Cabinet Vision’s proprietary UCS language and SQL to support production and estimating needs.

• Software Implementation: Installing and configuring Cabinet Vision, including server database setup and connecting the software to shop CNC machinery.


Additional Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Troubleshooting Cabinet Vision software bugs, fixing database corruption, and resolving machine-to-software communication issues.

• Material Optimization: Programming cut-list logic that maximizes board yield, reduces waste, and lowers production costs.

• Drafting & Design: Converting architectural floor plans and field measurements into manufacturing-ready 3D cabinet models and shop drawings within Cabinet Vision.

• Training & Consulting: Conducting workshops, building training materials, and advising the team on Cabinet Vision workflow optimization.

Requirements

  

Qualifications: 

• Cabinet Vision Programming: Hands-on experience writing UCS scripts, formulas, queries, and toolpath logic within Cabinet Vision.

• CNC Post-Processor Setup: Configuring S2M post-processors for CNC routers and panel saws across multiple machine brands.

• Database Management: Managing and migrating Microsoft SQL Server databases used by Cabinet Vision.

• Problem Solving: Diagnosing whether a manufacturing error originates in the software geometry, the post-processor, or the CNC machine itself.

• Software Proficiency: Mastery of Cabinet Vision, or directly transferable experience with similar CAD/CAM platforms such as Microvellum.

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid understanding of cabinet construction, joinery, assembly methods, and hardware.

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read blueprints, interpret site measurements, and apply mathematical/geometric calculations.

• Detail Orientation: Precision in programming, data entry, and drafting — minor errors can cause costly manufacturing mistakes.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Education or Formal Training: High School Diploma.

• Licenses Needed: N/A.

• Experience: Minimum 6 months as a Cabinet Vision Programmer/Application Engineer (1 year preferred), or 2 years in a similar CAD/CAM role within a manufacturing environment.

Equipment: 

• Equipment: Standard office equipment.

• Physical Activities & Safety: 90% sitting, 10% walking. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must strictly adhere to company safety policy, including wearing safety glasses where required.

· Physical Activities and Safety:

Physical Activities & Safety: 90% sitting, 10% walking. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must strictly adhere to company safety policy, including wearing safety glasses where required.

We offer consistent hours with competitive wages and benefit packages including medical and dental plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Tharp Custom Cabinetry is a drug-free workplace. Passing a drug screen and background check is required for employment.
 

Tharp Custom Cabinetry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Key Skills
Cabinet Vision ProgrammingUCS ScriptingCNC Post-Processor ConfigurationSQL Server Database ManagementS2M ProgrammingG-code GenerationCAD/CAMMaterial OptimizationBlueprint ReadingCabinet Construction3D ModelingTechnical Troubleshooting
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTradesConstructionSoftware
Benefits
Medical plansDental plansPaid holidaysPaid time off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist is responsible for the programming, configuration, and accuracy of Cabinet Vision to ensure manufacturable products. This includes writing custom UCS scripts, managing SQL databases, and configuring CNC post-processors for various machine brands.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$68,000 - $80,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
71
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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