Aerospace 5-Axis NC Programmer for Precision Machining

Spectraforce Technologies; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks an experienced Numerical Control Programmer 3 to support aerospace manufacturing in Auburn, WA. This contractor role focuses on NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi‑axis parts used on client airplanes.

You will collaborate with planning, aerospace engineering, tooling design, and shop-floor operators to ensure producible, high‑quality parts, leveraging Vericut to validate programs and reduce cycle times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NC programming experience for production machining.
• 5-axis CNC programming experience for aerospace parts (aluminum and hard metals).
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing docs.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming.
• Proficient in NC simulation tools like Vericut.
• Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions.
• Eligible for contract work (contractor).
• 2nd shift schedule eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise MCD, tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Develop NC programs from drawings and planning docs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.
• Develop multiple setups and operations to support producibility and tolerances.
• Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions for safe machine operation.
• Use Vericut or similar tools to validate programs and prevent collisions.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs from first-article inspections and shop-floor feedback.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and operators to optimize cycle times and reduce scrap.
• Lead design of custom fixtures and tooling and define machining strategies across operations (Level 4).
• Maintain program documentation and configuration control per requirements.

Skills

NC programming

5‑axis programming

GD&T interpretation

setup documentation

team collaboration

shift eligibility

contractor eligibility

Tools

CATIA V5 NC programming

Vericut

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies seeks an experienced Numerical Control Programmer 3 to support aerospace manufacturing in Auburn, WA. This contractor role focuses on NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi‑axis parts used on client airplanes.

You will collaborate with planning, aerospace engineering, tooling design, and shop-floor operators to ensure producible, high‑quality parts, leveraging Vericut to validate programs and reduce cycle times.