Aerospace CNC Programmer - NX Cam & Precision Manufacturing

Belcan; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Belcan seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to support complex aerospace manufacturing operations onsite. You will develop and maintain CNC programs using NX Cam, interpret drawings, and support toolpathing for high-precision components.

The role requires 2+ years of programming in manufacturing, ability to read GD&T, and collaboration with engineers, quality, and operators to ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience developing CNC programs from engineering drawings and/or 3D models.
• Demonstrated experience with program optimization, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, speeds and feeds, work holding, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting CNC program prove-outs and troubleshooting directly at the machine.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection and the relationship between machining parameters and part quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and machine operators.
• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for new and existing components using engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing requirements.
• Create efficient machining strategies, toolpaths, setups, and operation sequences.
• Perform program prove-outs and support first-piece machining on the shop floor.
• Troubleshoot and debug CNC programs, including dimensional, tooling, machine-motion, and process-related issues.
• Optimize existing programs to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, repeatability, and overall machining efficiency.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, work holding, and machining strategies.
• Make program adjustments based on inspection results and manufacturing feedback.
• Work directly with CNC operators, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and other technical teams to resolve production issues.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Maintain accurate CNC programs, setup documentation, tooling information, and revision control.
• Ensure programs and processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

CNC programming

NX CAM

GD&T

Reading drawings

Machining principles

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Belcan seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to support complex aerospace manufacturing operations onsite. You will develop and maintain CNC programs using NX Cam, interpret drawings, and support toolpathing for high-precision components.

The role requires 2+ years of programming in manufacturing, ability to read GD&T, and collaboration with engineers, quality, and operators to ensure safety and quality standards.