Aerospace CNC Programmer — Flexible Schedule

Elgen Staffing; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment for home office

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Elgen Staffing represents a client in Hampton seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop and optimize programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines used in defense and aerospace components.

The role requires interpreting complex drawings, GD&T, and specifications, establishing tooling, feeds and speeds, and ensuring traceability and quality in AS9102/AS9100 environments. On-site collaboration with machinists and quality teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of CNC machining processes, machine capabilities, cutting tools, workholding, feeds, speeds and machining strategies.
• Strong CNC programming skills for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining equipment.
• Proficiency with CAM software and G-code.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• Understanding of configuration control, revision control, and manufacturing-documentation requirements.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and precision machining principles.
• Experience with aerospace quality systems such as AS9100/AS9102.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, modify, and maintain CNC programs for mills, lathes, multi-axis machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop machining strategies to meet dimensions, tolerances, and production objectives.
• Determine cutting tools, fixtures, workholding, feeds, speeds, and sequences.
• Maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, and information for repeatable operations.
• Ensure programs and docs comply with configuration control and revision requirements.
• Support initial machine setups, prove-outs, and validations on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and process issues.
• Support First Article Inspection activities per AS9102 when required.
• Review machining results and adjust programs to meet specs.
• Lead process improvements to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, and productivity.
• Address nonconformances with Quality and Engineering teams.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

CAM software

GD&T interpretation

Documentation & traceability

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Elgen Staffing represents a client in Hampton seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to develop and optimize programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines used in defense and aerospace components.

The role requires interpreting complex drawings, GD&T, and specifications, establishing tooling, feeds and speeds, and ensuring traceability and quality in AS9102/AS9100 environments. On-site collaboration with machinists and quality teams is essential.