Nc Programmer

Job Title: NC ProgrammerJob Description

As an NC Programmer, you will interpret drawings and models to create programs that utilize modern machining methodologies, work holding and cutter selections, and cutting speeds and feeds to optimize production. Your role ensures that quality parts are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications. You will use software to validate cutting paths, design tooling and holding fixtures, and create production setup documents. Additionally, you will provide shop support during the tool proving process for new and updated programs, offering daily support for problem-solving and process improvements. You will also evaluate and integrate shop machinist feedback into existing programs and processes in a timely manner while participating in continuous improvement activities and applying quality system requirements to work processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and models to create optimized CNC programs.

• Use software to validate cutting paths.

• Design tooling and holding fixtures.

• Create production setup documents.

• Provide shop support during tool proving processes.

• Evaluate and integrate feedback from shop machinists.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Apply quality system requirements to work processes.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on CNC programming experience in precision machining.

• Proficiency with CATIA V5 (NC Manufacturing/prismatic machining workbench).

• Experience with VERICUT for simulation and verification.

• In-depth knowledge of 3-axis and 5-axis machining centers, kinematics, and post-processors.

• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.

• Background in aerospace manufacturing environments.

• Proven ability to analyze, maintain, and improve legacy CNC programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in machining/trimming formed sheet metal parts.

• Experience with forming tool/die design or sheet metal tooling concepts.

• Expert-level knowledge of CATIA V5 and machine simulation.

• Skilled in high-speed machining techniques of aluminum and/or hard metals.

• Experience with Makino brand machines preferred.

• Knowledge of aerospace inspection processes and FAI documentation requirements.

• Knowledge of ITAR and ISO & QA 9000/9001 compliance requirements.

• Ability to read and understand 3D GD&T information.

• Demonstrated ability to assess work effort and organize and prioritize tasks.

• Working knowledge of CATIA V5 data structure.

• Proficient understanding of G&M-Code.

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Comfortable in a shop-floor environment.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

• Well-developed keyboarding skills.

Work Environment

The position is based in an engineering office space and requires working Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role involves collaboration with production personnel on the shop floor to solve problems and improve processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401K, Health, Dental, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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