Aerospace CNC Programmer - 5-Axis Machining Expert

Karman Space & Defense; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in South El Monte, CA to support aerospace component machining on 3-axis and 5-axis platforms. You will develop and optimize CNC programs, create machining strategies, design fixtures, and ensure programs stay aligned with prints and revisions.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Program Management, apply AS9100 procedures, and strive for efficient, safe operations while meeting schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming experience in a machining environment.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and prints.
• Experience with 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining.
• Familiarity with CAM software such as Catia or Mastercam and CAM terminology.

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimizes CNC programs for complex aerospace components across 3-axis and 5-axis platforms.
• Creates and modifies machining strategies to improve efficiency, tool life, and part quality.
• Designs holding fixtures and selects cutting tools to support machining operations.
• Maintains CNC programs to reflect current print and model revisions.
• Collaborates with Production, Quality, and Program Management teams to support effective workflow.
• Applies AS9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follows department processes, safety rules, and company practices.
• Troubleshoots machining or programming issues and recommends actionable solutions.
• Manages work to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Supports an organized, safe, and clean programming work environment.

Skills

CNC programming

3-axis CNC

5-axis CNC

G-code

M-code

blueprint reading

CAM software

Catia

Mastercam

problem solving

Tools

G-code

M-code

Catia

Mastercam

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer in South El Monte, CA to support aerospace component machining on 3-axis and 5-axis platforms. You will develop and optimize CNC programs, create machining strategies, design fixtures, and ensure programs stay aligned with prints and revisions.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Program Management, apply AS9100 procedures, and strive for efficient, safe operations while meeting schedules.