Aerospace CNC Process Programmer - Mastercam Expert

SM&E Manufacturing; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Machine & Engineering Corp. in St. Petersburg, FL seeks an experienced CNC programmer to own the programming for precision aerospace components, develop and prove out production-ready programs, and ensure dimensional compliance from 2D drawings and 3D models.

You will optimize tooling, fixtures, feeds and speeds, perform Mastercam verification, support AS9100 FAI, collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production, and maintain detailed setup sheets and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming in precision manufacturing; aerospace/defense experience preferred.
• Mastercam programming experience required.
• CNC mill programming and support; CNC lathe and Wire EDM experience preferred.
• AS9100 or other regulated precision environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own CNC programming for precision components; develop, prove out, and maintain production-ready programs.
• Read/interpret drawings, travelers, specifications, and GD&T to ensure dimensional compliance.
• Select tooling, workholding, and parameters; optimize feeds/speeds and setups for throughput and quality.
• Post to appropriate controls; manage controlled file storage and revisions.
• Account for plating/finishing impacts on dimensions.
• Perform Mastercam simulation and verification to prevent collisions and travel-limit issues.
• Support first-piece, in-process, and final inspection; lead AS9100 FAI support and resolve nonconformances.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, and Production to improve manufacturability, repeatability, and efficiency.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Mastercam

G/M-code

Precision measurement tools

Shop math

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Mastercam CAD/CAM

Job description

Space Machine & Engineering Corp. in St. Petersburg, FL seeks an experienced CNC programmer to own the programming for precision aerospace components, develop and prove out production-ready programs, and ensure dimensional compliance from 2D drawings and 3D models.

You will optimize tooling, fixtures, feeds and speeds, perform Mastercam verification, support AS9100 FAI, collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production, and maintain detailed setup sheets and documentation.