Aerospace CNC Programmer — 5-Axis Precision & Optimization

Guided Search Partners; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guided Search Partners is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The candidate will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for precision aerospace components, ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.

The role involves collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, reducing cycle times, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high quality and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, CNC Programming, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam preferred).
• Strong understanding of G-code and M-code programming.
• Experience programming multi-axis CNC mills and/or mill-turn machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret complex GD&T.
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other aerospace alloys.
• Knowledge of cutting tools, feeds, speeds, workholding, and machining best practices.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining centers.
• Develop machining strategies using CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, NX CAM, GibbsCAM, ESPRIT, or Fusion 360.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Select tooling, cutting parameters, workholding methods, and machining sequences.
• Perform program prove-outs and first article support to ensure production readiness.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and revise programs to improve quality, efficiency, and cycle time.
• Work closely with machinists during setup and production to resolve programming or tooling issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to develop standardized machining processes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards including AS9100, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, scrap reduction, and process capability.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, setup sheets, tooling lists, and revision control.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining-related quality issues.
• Adhere to all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

CNC Programming

G-code/M-code

Multi-axis Milling

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Education

Associate degree / technical cert in Manufacturing Tech or CNC Programming

Tools

Mastercam

NX CAM

GibbsCAM

ESPRIT

Fusion 360

Job description

Guided Search Partners is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The candidate will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for precision aerospace components, ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.

The role involves collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, reducing cycle times, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high quality and safe operations.