CNC Programmer - Aerospace & Defense

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

The CNC Programmer develops complete machining solutions for precision aluminum components used in the aerospace and defense industries. This position is responsible for planning machining strategies, designing workholding and fixturing, creating CNC programs and setup documentation, and supporting production to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes. Successful candidates enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, collaborating across departments, and continuously improving quality and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review customer and internal drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to develop accurate and efficient machining strategies.
• Design workholding, fixturing, and custom tooling to support safe, repeatable and efficient CNC machining processes.
• Develop CNC programs, setup documentation, and associated manufacturing documentation required to support a repeatable manufacturing process.
• Select cutting tools, machining strategies, and operation sequences to optimize quality, cycle time and manufacturability.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings for custom tooling and workholding using SolidWorks.
• Develop probing routines and macro programs to support machining, inspection, and process automation as required.
• Support CNC machining operations during setup, prove-out, and production by troubleshooting machining issues and implementing program improvements.
• Maintain CNC programs, documentation, and revision history in accordance with company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, legacy program improvements, and cycle time reduction.
• Collaborate with CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and fellow CNC Programmers to develop robust manufacturing processes and drive successful project execution.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ Years of CNC milling programming using CAM Software
• SolidWorks, or parametric modeling software
• GD&T Interpretation and blueprint reading
• Microsoft Office
• Process planning, setup documentation, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining processes.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• CAMWorks
• Mazak and FANUC controller experience
• Aerospace machining experience
• CNC Lathe programming

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Climate-controlled facility
• Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
• Complimentary coffee and refreshments
• Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

ABOUT HEICO:

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

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