CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer

Location: Auburn, WA onsite

Skills Matrix

Required Skills - Years of experience

CNC programming

CATIA V5/V6

CNC machine controls

Mastercam

Vericut

Aerospace domain

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of NC/CNC programming experience in aerospace machining, including 3-axis and 5-axis applications.
• Create and maintain CNC programs, machine control data (MCD), tooling data, and setup documentation using CATIA V5/V6.
• Create and update setup sheets and tool layouts as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing requirements to develop machining methods for aluminum, titanium, and composite parts such as spars, panels, ribs, and empennages.
• Validate NC programs using Vericut and support shop-floor troubleshooting, prove-out, and process improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, tooling, planning, and operators to improve quality, producibility, and cycle time.

Desired Requirements:

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong experience in multi-axis aerospace machining, cutting tools, feeds and speeds, and CNC machine controls.
• Hands-on experience supporting tooling, fixture development, and machining process improvements in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing planning, setup sequencing, and production support in an aerospace environment.

Tools / Software Skills

• CATIA V5/V6 for CNC programming
• Mastercam for CNC programming and tool path development