Aerospace 5-Axis CNC Programmer - NC & Vericut Expert

ACL Digital; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Computer Numerical Control Programmer in Everett, WA to join a high-performance fabrication team supporting aerospace structural production. You will drive NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for 5-axis parts used on Boeing aircraft.

Responsibilities include creating MCD, tooling geometry, and setup docs; developing NC programs; simulating with Vericut; and leading fixture/tooling design for Level 4 tasks. Strong GD&T and CATIA NC skills required.

Qualifications

• AA degree in related discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience programming 5-axis CNC for aerospace parts.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise machine control data and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Develop NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal aerospace parts from engineering drawings.
• Develop multiple setups for complex geometries ensuring fixturing and tooling support producibility.
• Produce setup sheets and operator instructions for safe machine operation.
• Use Vericut to validate programs and avoid collisions before shop-floor execution.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs from first-article inspections and in-process feedback.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and operators to optimize cycles and reduce scrap.
• Lead level-4 tasks: design custom fixtures and tooling and define strategies across multiple operations.

Skills

5-axis NC programming

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Aerospace experience

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Tools

CATIA NC programming

Vericut

Job description

ACL Digital is seeking a Computer Numerical Control Programmer in Everett, WA to join a high-performance fabrication team supporting aerospace structural production. You will drive NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for 5-axis parts used on Boeing aircraft.

Responsibilities include creating MCD, tooling geometry, and setup docs; developing NC programs; simulating with Vericut; and leading fixture/tooling design for Level 4 tasks. Strong GD&T and CATIA NC skills required.