Aerospace CNC Programmer: 5-Axis, NX & Vericut Expert

Zenix Aerospace Inc; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer for our Monroe, WA shop. This position focuses on creating comprehensive NC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, tooling design, setup methods, and optimized cutting strategies to support production.

The role requires analyzing drawings, selecting tooling, validating processes with Vericut and Catia, and collaborating with machinists, manufacturing, and quality teams. Experience with Siemens NX and MasterCam is a plus.

Qualifications

• Advanced to Basic Math skills.
• Proficient in GD&T and Blueprint reading.
• Detail oriented; accuracy required.
• Able to work independently and multi task.
• Flexible with prioritization.
• Knowledge of cutting tools and feeds/speeds.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes drawings and datasets to determine operations and tooling.
• Assess labor requirements and budgets.
• Review runtimes and material needs for engineering/manufacturing.
• Coordinate and implement machining processes per customer specs.
• Determine hold-down methods and cutting paths.
• Use Siemens NX to generate NC programs for 3-, 4-, 5-axis machines.
• Use Catia to interpret customer requirements.
• Validate programs with Vericut before shop floor release.
• Use MasterCam to program Mill Turn and Swiss tools.
• Create setup sheets and tooling drawings for setup and operation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams on issues.
• Revise programs to correct quality/setup issues.
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods while adhering to safety.

Skills

Math

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Detail oriented

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Siemens NX

Vericut

Catia

MasterCam

Autodesk Inventor HSM

OMAX Waterjet

ERP Vantage Epicore

Job description

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer for our Monroe, WA shop. This position focuses on creating comprehensive NC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machines, tooling design, setup methods, and optimized cutting strategies to support production.

The role requires analyzing drawings, selecting tooling, validating processes with Vericut and Catia, and collaborating with machinists, manufacturing, and quality teams. Experience with Siemens NX and MasterCam is a plus.