Aerospace CNC Programmer for 5-Axis Mills & Lathes

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K match

Incentive plans

Job summary

Primus Aerospace in Colorado is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our 1st shift team. You will program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and CNC lathes, owning the process from setup through debugging while meeting quality standards for aerospace components.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to optimize cycle times, maintain GD&T-driven inspections, and implement best machining practices in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• GD&T knowledge and interpretation
• Strong print-reading and math skills
• Ability to lead teams and work in lean environments

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production activities for assigned team, including machine programming for 3, 4 and 5 Axis Mills and CNC Lathes
• Own the team’s daily functions, fixtures, work instructions, and priorities
• Lead set-up machinists, operators and deburr staff and ensure safety and quality standards
• Adhere to company metrics and policies; collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentor and foster a safe, positive, and productive work atmosphere
• Identify training needs, tooling recommendations, and fixture design to improve machining practices
• Apply GD&T and aerospace quality standards to manufacturing work
• Focus on improving legacy part quality and cycle times through process improvements

Skills

GD&T

Print Reading

Mathematics

Leadership

Tools

Mastercam

BobCAD-CAM

Fusion 360

Esprit CAM

Job description

Primus Aerospace in Colorado is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our 1st shift team. You will program 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and CNC lathes, owning the process from setup through debugging while meeting quality standards for aerospace components.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and production to optimize cycle times, maintain GD&T-driven inspections, and implement best machining practices in a lean environment.