Cabinet Vision Programmer / CAD-CAM Specialist

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.