Aerospace CNC Programmer — NX CAM Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan in Maine is hiring a CNC Programmer to support aerospace manufacturing. The role is onsite and focuses on developing and maintaining CNC programs using NX CAM, interpreting drawings, and supporting tool pathing for high-precision components.

You'll collaborate with CNC operators, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to optimize cycles, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

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 experience

GD&T interpretation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Engineering drawing reading

Tools

Siemens NX CAM

Job description

Belcan in Maine is hiring a CNC Programmer to support aerospace manufacturing. The role is onsite and focuses on developing and maintaining CNC programs using NX CAM, interpreting drawings, and supporting tool pathing for high-precision components.

You'll collaborate with CNC operators, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to optimize cycles, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.