Expert CNC Programmer

At a Glance Company: Gremlin Works LLC Location: Faber, VA (on-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $50+ per hour (DOE) Estimated Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000+ annually Shift: Day Shift (standard business hours) Overtime: As needed Experience Level: Senior / Expert (8+ years) Work Authorization: U.S. Person (ITAR) --- Why This Role Exists Gremlin Works is growing its rapid prototyping and small-batch production workload across aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy programs. This role exists to support high-mix, complex CNC work that requires expert-level offline programming , tight-tolerance planning, and close collaboration with machinists, quality, and project management. This is a critical, high-impact position — not a support role — for someone who enjoys owning the programming process end-to-end. --- ️ The Work You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will: Review 3D CAD models and engineering drawings to develop complete manufacturing strategies Create detailed manufacturing plans outlining process steps, machines, workholding, and tooling Generate offline CNC programs for 3–5 axis mills and mill-turn machines Simulate, verify, and release collision-free NC programs ready for shop-floor prove-out Build tooling and workholding Bills of Materials (BOMs) Support quoting activities with programming and process input Collaborate daily with project managers, machinists, and quality inspectors Troubleshoot machining issues and refine programs as needed Manage priorities to meet aggressive lead times in a fast-paced environment --- ️ Machines, Controls & Software You’ll be working in a high-mix prototyping shop environment with equipment such as: Machines: 3-axis to 5-axis CNC mills CNC mill-turn machines CAM / Programming Software: Siemens NX (required) Ability to ramp quickly on additional CAM platforms as needed Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages Collaboration with inspection/QC for first articles and validation --- Materials You’ll Work With Aluminum & non-ferrous alloys Mild & alloy steels Stainless steels Titanium Nickel-based alloys Tool steels --- What We’re Looking For Required: 8+ years of offline CNC programming experience Strong Siemens NX programming expertise (non-negotiable) Advanced ability to read and interpret GD&T and complex drawings Deep understanding of machining forces, tooling limits, and workholding strategy Experience programming complex geometries: Micromachining High-MRR roughing 3D surfacing 5-axis finishing Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working independently Preferred (Not Required): CAD design experience Advanced or custom fixturing design Experience with specialty/exotic materials Aerospace or defense manufacturing background --- Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here Fast-moving, no-bureaucracy prototyping environment High variety of challenging parts — no button-pushing Real influence over how parts are programmed and made Tight-knit, technical team that respects skilled professionals Opportunities to grow with the company as it scales --- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $50+ per hour (DOE) Annual Equivalent: $120K–$150K+ Benefits Include: Health insurance plans available Paid time off & paid holidays Flexible work schedules Performance-based bonuses --- Apply Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC . Apply now or save this role to revisit later.