CNC Programmer

Holt Technical Staffing; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Technical Staffing seeks an experienced CNC Programmer for an aerospace manufacturing setting. You will program, develop and improve CNC machining processes to produce precision aerospace components, coordinating with engineering and production to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

You will create and edit CNC programmes (Mastercam) for milling, turning, and mill-turn operations, interpreting CAD drawings and GD&T to select tooling and methods, and supporting setups and troubleshooting to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• 5+ years' CNC programming experience.
• 3+ years using Mastercam.
• Experience programming complex aerospace components.
• Experience with milling, turning and mill-turn operations.
• Engineering qualification preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit CNC programmes using Mastercam.
• Programme 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Develop programmes for milling, turning and mill-turn operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T requirements.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting tools and machining methods.
• Support machine setups, prove-outs and production troubleshooting.
• Improve machining processes to increase efficiency.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC machining

Aerospace components

Milling

Turning

Mill-turn operations

GD&T

Drawing interpretation

CAD models

Machining strategies

Cutting tools

Inconel/steel knowledge

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

CNC Programmer - Aerospace Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join an established aerospace manufacturing business. The role will involve programming, developing and improving CNC machining processes to manufacture precision aerospace components. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient, accurate and reliable manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and edit CNC programmes using Mastercam.
• Programme 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Develop programmes for milling, turning and mill-turn operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T requirements.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting tools and machining methods.
• Support machine setups, prove-outs and production troubleshooting.
• Improve machining processes to increase efficiency and quality.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within a CNC machining environment.
• 5+ years' CNC programming experience.
• 3+ years' experience using Mastercam.
• Experience programming complex aerospace components.
• Experience with milling, turning and multi-axis machining.
• Engineering qualification preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong Mastercam programming knowledge.
• Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining.
• Knowledge of CNC milling, turning and mill-turn processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD models and GD&T.
• Knowledge of machining strategies, tooling and cutting tools.
• Experience machining materials such as Inconel and steel.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.