Aerospace CNC Programmer - Precision & Optimization

Actalent; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan / 401(k)

Paid vacation / PTO

Paid company holidays

Career development opportunities

Training and professional development

9/80 work schedule available

Exposure to aerospace programs

Career opportunities across Actalent's

Onsite work

Job summary

Actalent in Cheshire, CT is hiring a CNC Programmer to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for precision-machined aerospace components. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure robust processes.

You will analyze drawings, select tooling and cutting parameters, support prove-out, and document procedures while driving improvements in cycle time and part quality in a fully onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for manufacturing components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T requirements for machining.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software to develop CNC programs and strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, validate, and optimize CNC programs for precision-machined components.
• Analyze drawings, CAD models, specifications, and requirements to establish machining strategies.
• Determine machining sequences, tooling selections, cutting parameters, and operation methods.
• Create setup documentation, instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support CNC program prove-out and validation on production equipment.
• Debug and refine CNC programs to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Verify parameters, offsets, and process requirements during implementation.
• Use precision measurement and tool-setting equipment to support operations.
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to resolve programming challenges.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for machining issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, tooling performance, and process capability.
• Support adoption of new manufacturing technologies and process improvements.
• Maintain programming documentation per engineering and manufacturing standards.

Skills

CNC Programming

CAD/CAM Programming

Blueprint Interpretation

GD&T

Manufacturing Processes

Precision Machining

Tooling Optimization

Process Improvement

CNC Machining

Root Cause Analysis

Production Support

Manufacturing Readiness

Continuous Improvement

Education

Technical degree / diploma / machining certificate

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Actalent in Cheshire, CT is hiring a CNC Programmer to develop, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs for precision-machined aerospace components. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure robust processes.

You will analyze drawings, select tooling and cutting parameters, support prove-out, and document procedures while driving improvements in cycle time and part quality in a fully onsite environment.