CNC Programmer

The CNC Programmer supports manufacturing operations by developing testing and optimizing CNC programs for 3 4 and 5-axis machining centers. The position uses Mastercam to create accurate and efficient machining processes for aerospace components tooling and fixtures.

The CNC Programmer works closely with Production Engineering Quality and machine-shop personnel to support new-product introduction resolve manufacturing issues improve cycle times and ensure programs consistently produce parts that meet drawing and quality requirements.

• Create and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam 2025/2026 for 3 4 and 5-axis machining.
• Develop machining methods operation sequences and toolpaths from engineering drawings solid models and specifications.
• Design or support the design of workholding fixtures tooling and manufacturing aids.
• Select appropriate cutting tools holders workholding methods feeds and speeds.
• Create complete setup documentation including setup sheets tooling lists work offsets and program instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Generate review and validate G-code and M-code using approved post-processors.
• Manually edit CNC programs when necessary to support setup troubleshooting and controlled process adjustments.
• Test simulate prove out and troubleshoot new or revised programs at the machine.
• Work with machinists and Quality personnel during first-piece and first-article inspection.
• Verify that CNC programs setup documentation and revisions are properly identified and controlled.
• Troubleshoot dimensional tooling surface-finish and machine-performance problems.
• Optimize existing programs to improve cycle time tool life machine utilization quality and productivity.
• Review part designs and recommend improvements to manufacturability tooling fixturing and machining methods.
• Maintain organized electronic program files models setup documents and revision history.
• Support corrective actions involving CNC programming or machining-process issues.
• Identify opportunities to use new tooling programming methods and technology to improve safety quality and productivity.
• Follow company safety requirements use required PPE and maintain an orderly work area in accordance with 5S principles.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Minimum of three years of CNC programming experience using Mastercam.
• Minimum of five years of combined CNC machining and programming experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience programming 3-axis CNC machining centers required.
• Experience programming positional or simultaneous 4- and 5-axis CNC machining strongly preferred.
• Hands-on CNC machining setup or machine-operation experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with Mastercam including toolpath creation simulation and post-processing.
• Strong understanding of G-code and M-code including the ability to review and make controlled manual edits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cutting tools toolholders workholding feeds and speeds machining practices and fixture concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings specifications and GD&T.
• Experience machining aluminum stainless steel and titanium preferred.
• Aerospace or other tight-tolerance manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience creating setup sheets tooling lists and CNC program documentation.
• Experience proving out new programs and troubleshooting programs at the machine.
• Familiarity with inspection methods measuring equipment and first-article requirements.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP/MRP system preferred.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and meet production priorities with limited supervision.
• Clear verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to understand drawings work instructions and technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with machinists supervisors Engineering and Quality personnel.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to adjust work hours when required to support machine setup program prove-out or production needs.