Aerospace CNC Programmer & Mastercam Lead

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PacAero Agawam is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to lead CNC milling programming and process development in aerospace manufacturing. You will develop programs, support operations, optimize processes, and mentor machinists to strengthen our machining capabilities.

The role emphasizes quality, AS9100 compliance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on efficient, repeatable processes and collaboration across teams in a full-time onsite setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• Strong Mastercam programming experience (multi-axis milling required).
• Hands-on CNC milling setup experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge; aerospace experience ideal.
• Experience with Haas, Okuma, or similar CNC controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC machining programs using Mastercam for complex aerospace milling components.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, tooling lists, and process documentation.
• Select cutting tools appropriate for materials, geometry, and tolerance requirements.
• Establish and maintain standardized tooling libraries and programming practices.
• Provide programming and technical support to CNC machinists on the floor.
• Assist with complex setups, prove-outs, and troubleshooting.
• Support multi-axis milling operations (3-, 4-, 5-axis) and optimize programs.
• Collaborate with Quality to resolve machining-related nonconformances.

Skills

Mastercam programming

Multi-axis milling

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Tooling selection

Mentoring machinists

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Haas controls

Okuma controls

Mastercam

Job description

PacAero Agawam is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to lead CNC milling programming and process development in aerospace manufacturing. You will develop programs, support operations, optimize processes, and mentor machinists to strengthen our machining capabilities.

The role emphasizes quality, AS9100 compliance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on efficient, repeatable processes and collaboration across teams in a full-time onsite setting.