5-Axis CNC Programmer for Aerospace & Space

Plant Professionals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Plant Professionals in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, validate, and optimize 5-axis CNC programs for aerospace-grade components. You will analyze drawings and models, write programs in Mastercam, verify with Vericut, and work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure flawless production. The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of multi-axis programming, GD&T expertise, and hands-on tooling and process development experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; equivalent combinations considered.
• 3–8 years’ programming experience with multi-axis machining; 5-axis experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 fundamentals; ASME Y14.5 certification a plus or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience with 5-axis CNC setup and operation; Mastercam certification a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks and Vericut simulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex Mastercam programs for horizontal/vertical mills and lathes on diverse materials.
• Analyze drawings, CAD models, and specifications to determine optimal machining operations.
• Create setup docs, tooling strategies, and inspection requirements for production.
• Verify programs using Vericut simulation and validate against engineering specs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to support continuous improvement.

Skills

GD&T

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Vericut

Job description

Plant Professionals in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop, validate, and optimize 5-axis CNC programs for aerospace-grade components. You will analyze drawings and models, write programs in Mastercam, verify with Vericut, and work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure flawless production. The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of multi-axis programming, GD&T expertise, and hands-on tooling and process development experience.