CNC Programmer

Summit Aviation; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC. in North Carolina is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to develop and document processes for producing and inspecting parts in accordance with customer specifications.

You will create and manage CNC programs using Mastercam, CAMplete, CIMCO, and Excel, and prepare paperwork for shop-floor production. Reporting to Engineering, you will generate setup sheets, select tooling and fixtures, support tooling procurement, and collaborate with engineering and purchasing to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years CNC programming experience with Mastercam in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with multi-axis lathes (3/4/5 axis), 3- to 5-axis milling centers, and CNC routers.
• Proficiency with GD&T and ANSI Y14.5.
• Ability to work to tight specifications with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs to produce parts, tools, and fixtures from drawings and models.
• Provide setup sheets with tooling and workholding descriptions.
• Secure tooling/workholding not available on the shop floor.
• Provide inspection sheets for verifying machining operations.
• Collaborate with programming team to standardize tooling, processes, and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering to update process planning.
• Work with purchasing to order required supplies and tooling.
• Collaborate with shop floor personnel to update programs and processes.
• Attend training opportunities and status meetings as directed by Engineering/Operations.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with cost estimating as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Programmers should be on the shop floor when troubleshooting.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

GD&T

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

CAMplete

CIMCO

Excel

CNC routers

Job description

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: CNC Programmer DATE: Aug 2026
FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPT: Manufacturing
LOC: North Carolina

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Programmer reports to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for creating and documenting the process to produce and inspect parts in conformance with customer specifications. CNC Programmer will utilize software including Mastercam, CAMplete, CIMCO, Excel and others to create and manage CNC programs and paperwork for shop floor production.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop CNC programs necessary to produce parts, tools, and fixtures from provided drawings and models.
2. Provide setup sheets with tooling and work holding descriptions.
3. Secure tooling and work holding not already available to the shop floor.
4. Provide inspection sheets to allow verification of each machining operation.
5. Work with programming team to standardize tooling, processes, and documentation.
6. Work with engineering department personnel to make any changes to process planning.
7. Work with the purchasing department to coordinate ordering of required supplies and tooling.
8. Work in conjunction with shop floor personnel to change, update, and improve programs and processes.
9. Attend and complete training opportunities provided or assigned by the Engineering Manager.
10. Attend status meetings as determined by the Engineering Manager/Operations Manager.
11. Follow safety practices, policies, and procedures.
12. Assist with cost estimating as required.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Programmers are expected to be present on the shop floor when required for troubleshooting and assistance.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. At least five years of CNC programming experience in a manufacturing environment using Mastercam software.
3. Experience with programming standard and multi axis live tool lathes, 3, 4, & 5 axis machining centers, as well as CNC routers.
4. Proficient with GD&T and have a working knowledge of American National Standards (ANSI Y14.5).
5. Ability to work to specifications with extremely high attention to detail.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal oversight.
7. Extremely detail-oriented.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform office and clerical duties including use of office tools. Programmers are expected to be present on shop floor when required.

Working Environment:

The working environment is hybrid machine shop and communal office space. Daily contact with employees in other departments is required.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.