CNC Programmer

Job Title: CNC Programmer

Job Location: Office & Production floor

Reports to: Engineering Supervisor

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis machining centers.


• Determine tooling strategies, cutting parameters, and work holding solutions to maximize productivity and quality.


• Perform program proof-outs, first article inspections, and process validation.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction, and cost savings.


• Collaborate with Technical Planning, Quality, and Production to resolve manufacturing issues and improve throughput.


• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, setup sheets, work instructions, and tooling lists.


• Support MRB, corrective actions, and root cause investigations related to machining operations.


• Utilize GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability and compliance of machined components.


• Produce solidworks models from existing aircraft drawings


• Establish Mfg. required processes including any allowances for special processing or future assembly.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming and manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machining environment.


• Proven ability to apply practical and advanced manufacturing technologies. This includes applying the principles, techniques and procedures required to design and create a manufacturing process to produce various aircraft parts and assemblies utilizing various equipment available.


• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing an effective, efficient manufacturing process.


• Experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC Machining centers.


• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)


• Ability to read and interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.


• Experience with process development, routing creation, and manufacturing planning.


• Knowledge of aerospace materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and specialty alloys


• Experience selecting tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies for complex components.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and electronic manufacturing documentation.


• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.


• Experience supporting AS9100 and customer quality requirements preferred.


• Experience with various CNC equipment (Vertical Mills, Horizontal Mills (including 5 axes), Lathes with live tooling and various manual equipment.


• Extensive experience with SolidWorks and/ or NX for 3D modeling, design, and manufacturing support.


• Advanced CAM programming experience using Gibbs CAM, Siemens NX, Mastercam, or equivalent software. NX preferred.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting production deadlines.


• Capability to work within a team environment


• Attention to details characteristics.

Physical demands

• Position may require use of hands & arms with repetitive motion & reach.


• Position may require manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.


• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.


• Position may require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.


• Position may require the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.


• Position may require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.


• Position may require the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 30-75 pounds (50-75 lbs. would have partner assistance)


• Position may require activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Work Environment

The plant is a machining environment; therefore, you may be required to wear respiratory protection due to airborne particles, chemicals & solvents depending on position.

Safety glasses are always required in production areas. OSHA regulations are followed.