CNC Programmer

NordSpace Corp.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. in Markham, ON is hiring a CNC Programmer to join the Advanced Manufacturing team. You will turn aerospace designs into efficient machining programs, from CAM through first article inspection, programming 3-axis to simultaneous 5-axis milling centers and EDM, and proving out at the machine.

This hands-on role blends the office and shop floor. You’ll design fixtures, optimize toolpaths, edit G-code, support DFМ feedback with engineering, read prints with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming experience including simultaneous 5-axis.
• College diploma or certificate in machining/manufacturing tech or equivalent.
• Hands-on with CAM packages such as hyperMILL or Mastercam; able to edit G-code by hand.
• Experience programming or setting up wire and/or sinker EDM.
• Strong print reading and GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience designing fixtures/workholding for complex parts.

Responsibilities

• Write CNC programs for 3-axis to 5-axis mills and EDM.
• Prove out programs at the machine and support first article inspection (FAI).
• Edit NC code on the shop floor to reduce setup time and scrap.
• Design and build fixtures/workholding for tight-tolerance aerospace parts.
• Improve tooling and toolpaths to shorten cycles and extend tool life.

Skills

5+ years CNC programming

Simultaneous 5-axis milling

G-code editing by hand

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Print reading

Team communication

Fixture/workholding design

Aerospace alloys machining

Education

College diploma in Machining/Manufacturing Engineering Technology

CNC Programmer certificate

430A General Machinist

Tools

hyperMILL

Mastercam

Wire EDM

Sinker EDM

Job description

Engineering - Launch Systems Full Time Markham, ON $65,000 - $85,000 CAD per year

NordSpace (https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space. NordSpace is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything from space robotics to satellites to rockets, NordSpace is driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

About the Role:

As a CNC Programmer you will be an integral part of our Advanced Manufacturing team. You will turn complex aerospace designs into efficient, reliable machining programs. You'll own a part from CAM through first article: programming multi-axis mills and EDM, proving out at the machine, and working with engineering to make parts easier to build.

This is a hands-on role split between the programming office and the shop floor. It suits someone who likes solving hard workholding and toolpath problems and wants to see their work go straight into flight hardware.

Core Responsibilities:

• Write CNC programs for 3-axis, 3+2, and simultaneous 5-axis milling centers, plus wire and sinker EDM, using CAM software such as hyperMILL, Mastercam, or machine-specific EDM software.
• Prove out new programs at the machine and support first-article inspection (FAI) so parts meet print on the first production run.
• Edit and troubleshoot NC code on the shop floor to cut setup time, reduce scrap, and keep machines running.
• Design and build custom fixtures and workholding for complex, tight-tolerance aerospace parts.
• Improve tooling, toolpaths, and cutting strategies to shorten cycle times and extend tool life, and write down lessons learned so future jobs benefit.
• Work with engineering early in the design process and give design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback that lowers cost and machining risk.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, height gauges, and CMM, and interpret drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience, including simultaneous 5-axis milling.
• College diploma in Machining, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related field, or a General Machinist (430A) or CNC Programmer certificate.
• Hands-on skill with hyperMILL, Mastercam, or a similar CAM package, and comfort editing G-code by hand.
• Experience programming or setting up wire and/or sinker EDM.
• A track record of proving out programs at the machine and taking parts through first article.
• Strong print reading and working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience designing fixtures and workholding for complex parts.
• Comfort machining aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and nickel alloys.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume production environment is an asset.
• Clear communication with engineers, machinists, and quality, and the habit of documenting what you learn.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Thank you to all who apply. Candidates who are successfully selected for an interview will be notified by email.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain a security assessment under the Controlled Goods Program (Defence Production Act) as a condition of their employment.

Compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion, based on job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and education and/or training. NordSpace encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations.

NordSpace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates; all hiring decisions are based on merit and job-related qualifications, without discrimination on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the selection process — please contact [e-mail].