Aerospace CNC Programmer — Multi‑Axis Mastery

Sonaca-North-America; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is a leading aerospace company seeking a Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and project management to improve manufacturing solutions for new and existing programs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of MasterCam experience, Catia V5/6 proficiency, and strong blueprint/GD&T skills, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of MasterCam experience.
• Experience programming with Catia V5/6; CAD/CAM and NX a plus.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Run Instructions, Setup Sheets and Tool Lists for parts being programmed.
• Pulls files from Catia and reviews 3D CAD design blueprints.
• Creates multi-axis toolpaths for CNC mills using Catia (V5-R32).
• Updates repeat jobs to current engineering standards (3–5 axis).
• Checks programs by running simulations or tests and selects tools.
• Communicates with engineering and quality to ensure acceptable FAI.

Skills

MasterCam

Catia

CAD/CAM

G codes

M codes

GD&T

Blueprint reading

NX

Post processing

CNC Machining

Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical Degree

Tools

Catia V5/6

CAD/CAM

NX

Job description

Sonaca North America is a leading aerospace company seeking a Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and project management to improve manufacturing solutions for new and existing programs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of MasterCam experience, Catia V5/6 proficiency, and strong blueprint/GD&T skills, with travel up to 10% as needed.