Aerospace & Defense CNC Programmer - Precision Machining

Ultipro; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer matching

Climate-controlled facility

On-site break areas and coffee

Job summary

Heico is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop complete machining solutions for precision aluminum components in aerospace/defense. You will plan strategies, design workholding, create CNC programs, and support production for safe, efficient, and repeatable processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, documentation discipline, and ongoing process improvements. Strong problem-solving and team skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC milling programming using CAM software.
• SolidWorks or similar parametric modeling experience.
• GD&T interpretation and blueprint reading skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to work in a team and troubleshoot machining processes.
• Preferred: CAMWorks experience; Mazak and FANUC controller familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and GD&T to develop machining strategies.
• Design workholding and fixturing to enable safe, repeatable CNC machining.
• Develop CNC programs and setup documentation for repeatable processes.
• Select tools and sequences to optimize quality and cycle time.
• Create detailed drawings for tooling and workholding using SolidWorks.
• Develop probing routines and macros for process automation.
• Support setup, prove-out, and production by troubleshooting issues.
• Maintain programs and revision history per company standards.
• Collaborate across CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other programmers to drive process improvements.

Skills

CNC milling programming

GD&T interpretation

Process planning

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

Mazak

FANUC

Job description

Heico is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop complete machining solutions for precision aluminum components in aerospace/defense. You will plan strategies, design workholding, create CNC programs, and support production for safe, efficient, and repeatable processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, documentation discipline, and ongoing process improvements. Strong problem-solving and team skills are required.