Aerospace 5-Axis CNC Programmer: Vericut Expert

SST Direct; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct in Hebron Estates, Kentucky, seeks a highly skilled 5-axis CNC Programmer with aerospace manufacturing experience to develop, optimize, and maintain complex machining programs for precision components.

The ideal candidate will work with Mastercam, Vericut, and Makino equipment, collaborating closely with engineering and production to ensure tight tolerances, quality, and regulatory compliance in a demanding aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming experience with a strong focus on aerospace manufacturing.
• Proven experience programming complex 5-axis parts for aerospace applications.
• Proficiency in Mastercam (advanced multi-axis required) and Vericut for verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and optimize CNC programs for complex aerospace components using 5-axis machining.
• Create and refine advanced multi-axis tool paths for intricate geometries and hard-to-machine materials.
• Program and support CNC lathes with live tooling for mill-turn aerospace applications.
• Assist in setup, prove out, and validate programs on Makino machining centers and CNC lathes.
• Perform simulation and verification using Vericut to ensure collision-free, efficient machining processes.
• Interpret aerospace drawings, CAD models, and GD&T with high accuracy.
• Select tooling and machining parameters optimized for aerospace materials and tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining and programming issues to meet strict aerospace quality standards.

Skills

5-axis programming

toolpath optimization

CNC lathe with live tooling

Vericut simulation

Mastercam

GD&T interpretation

problem solving

team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Mastercam

Vericut

Makino machining centers

Job description

SST Direct in Hebron Estates, Kentucky, seeks a highly skilled 5-axis CNC Programmer with aerospace manufacturing experience to develop, optimize, and maintain complex machining programs for precision components.

The ideal candidate will work with Mastercam, Vericut, and Makino equipment, collaborating closely with engineering and production to ensure tight tolerances, quality, and regulatory compliance in a demanding aerospace environment.