Specialised Part-Time Consulting Opportunity for CNC and CAM Professionals

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced CNC and CAM professionals with advanced Fusion 360 expertise, strong production judgement, and hands-on experience programming multi-axis machining operations.

This role supports the development of a high-quality CNC manufacturing evaluation dataset. Selected professionals will create objective grading rubrics for Fusion 360 CAM programs, assess machining strategies against provided CAD models and production constraints, and determine whether proposed toolpaths would be safe, practical, and suitable for real-world production.

Key Responsibilities

Fusion 360 CAM Programming

Evaluate CAM programs developed in Autodesk Fusion 360
Assess machining strategies against provided CAD models, stock, machine configurations, and tooling
Review toolpath selection, sequencing, parameters, and overall machining approach
Identify unsafe, inefficient, or technically inappropriate programming decisions
Apply real production experience when determining whether a CAM solution should be approved

4-Axis & 5-Axis Machining

Review and evaluate 4-axis and 5-axis CNC toolpaths
Assess tool orientation, indexing, simultaneous machining strategies, and machine accessibility
Identify potential collisions, clearance issues, or problematic machine movements
Evaluate setups for realistic production feasibility
Apply multi-axis machining judgement to complex part geometries

CAM Rubric Development

Author structured 10-criterion grading rubrics for Fusion 360 CAM programs
Create objective, text-based, and independently verifiable evaluation criteria
Define standards that distinguish production-ready CAM programs from unsafe or impractical solutions
Ensure criteria reflect real machining requirements rather than purely theoretical correctness
Maintain consistent evaluation standards across different parts and machining contexts

Toolpath & Process Verification

Assess tooling selection, feeds and speeds, workholding, stock considerations, and machining sequence
Review roughing, finishing, drilling, contouring, and other relevant machining operations
Evaluate collision avoidance, tool reach, machine limits, and setup constraints
Identify errors that could affect safety, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, or production reliability
Verify that proposed workflows are realistic for the specified equipment and manufacturing environment

Technical Reasoning & Quality Review

Write clear verification rationale for every rubric criterion
Review sample CAM solutions and explain pass/fail outcomes
Identify missing information or assumptions affecting machining feasibility
Provide concise technical reasoning grounded in hands-on manufacturing experience
Review existing evaluation criteria for clarity, objectivity, and technical accuracy

Ideal Profile

5+ years of professional CAM programming experience
Strong hands-on experience with Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM
Current access to a Fusion 360 licence
Demonstrated ability to program 4-axis and/or 5-axis CNC toolpaths
Strong practical understanding of CNC machining, tooling, workholding, setups, and production constraints
Ability to determine whether a CAM program would run safely and reliably on a real machine
Experience interpreting CAD models and translating them into effective machining strategies
Strong understanding of collision avoidance, machine limits, tool accessibility, and process sequencing
Excellent written English and ability to explain technical decisions clearly
Experience as a CAM instructor, trainer, or technical educator is advantageous

Engagement Details

Part-time independent contractor engagement
Fully remote and open globally
Flexible scheduling based on project requirements
Compensation: $110–$165/hour
All project deliverables are text-based
Fusion 360 access is required for the engagement
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance
Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, or other third party

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