Aerospace CNC/CAM Programmer - Multi-Axis Precision

Jobot; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled CNC programmer for aerospace components, leveraging ESPRIT CAM on multi-axis lathes and vertical machining centers. The role focuses on developing programs, optimizing processes, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing.

Located in East Hartford, CT, this position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with overtime opportunities and a long-standing family business culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; progressive on-the-job experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of advanced manufacturing experience, preferably in precision or ultra-precision machining environments.
• Expert knowledge of Fanuc controls and strong background in CNC programming using advanced techniques including on-machine probing and tool setters (preferred).
• Proven experience with CAM software for CNC programming — ESPRIT preferred; Mastercam, PartMaker, SolidCAM, or similar is acceptable (ESPRIT training provided).
• Strong knowledge of work-holding, tooling systems, and CNC machine setup.
• Ability to translate customer drawings and GD&T into efficient, repeatable manufacturing methods.
• Familiarity with manufacturing enterprise software; Epicor ERP or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the programming and engineering team, liaising between Engineering and Manufacturing to support production of precision aerospace components.
• Develop CNC programs (G-code) using ESPRIT CAM software that optimize manufacturing methods for producing precision and ultra-precision components on multi-axis lathes and vertical machining centers.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work-holding, in-process deburring, and metrology; document selections in ESPRIT tooling and datasheet libraries.
• Leverage parametric programming, macros, and CAM software to optimize programs across families of parts.
• Set up and operate production equipment during initial process development for new parts; determine optimal setups, toolpaths, material removal rates, surface finishes, and yields.
• Train production personnel to ensure smooth transition and reproducibility in mass production.
• Manage CNC programs and machine/tool setup data within PDM and DNC systems.
• Serve as an in-house SME and participate in lean initiatives to optimize released products, reduce setup and machine time, and improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Fanuc controls

CNC programming

Lean / process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ESPRIT CAM

Mastercam

PartMaker

SolidCAM

Job description

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled CNC programmer for aerospace components, leveraging ESPRIT CAM on multi-axis lathes and vertical machining centers. The role focuses on developing programs, optimizing processes, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing.

Located in East Hartford, CT, this position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with overtime opportunities and a long-standing family business culture.