Computer Numerical Control Programmer

ACL Digital; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Computer Numerical Control Programmer in Everett, WA to join a high-performance fabrication team supporting aerospace structural production. You will drive NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for 5-axis parts used on Boeing aircraft.

Responsibilities include creating MCD, tooling geometry, and setup docs; developing NC programs; simulating with Vericut; and leading fixture/tooling design for Level 4 tasks. Strong GD&T and CATIA NC skills required.

Qualifications

• AA degree in related discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience programming 5-axis CNC for aerospace parts.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise machine control data and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Develop NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal aerospace parts from engineering drawings.
• Develop multiple setups for complex geometries ensuring fixturing and tooling support producibility.
• Produce setup sheets and operator instructions for safe machine operation.
• Use Vericut to validate programs and avoid collisions before shop-floor execution.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs from first-article inspections and in-process feedback.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and operators to optimize cycles and reduce scrap.
• Lead level-4 tasks: design custom fixtures and tooling and define strategies across multiple operations.

Skills

5-axis NC programming

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Aerospace experience

Education

AA degree in related discipline

Tools

CATIA NC programming

Vericut

Job description

Title: Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Job Description:

Join a high-performing fabrication team supporting aerospace structural production in Everett, WA. As a contractor Numerical Control Programmer (NCP) on our Machining/Tooling team, you’ll drive the NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi-axis parts used on Boeing commercial airplanes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Interpret engineering drawings, planning documentation, and manufacturing requirements to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.
• Develop multiple setups and operations for complex part geometries, ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility and tolerances.
• Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions that enable consistent and safe machine operation.
• Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to shop-floor execution.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs based on first-article inspections, in-process feedback, and shop-floor testing.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and address manufacturability concerns.
• For Level 4: Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements and define machining strategies across multiple operations and machines.
• Maintain program documentation, revisions, and configuration control per company/contract requirements.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of NC programming experience for production machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience programming 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace parts (aluminum and hard metals).
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficient in CATIA NC programming.
• Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience creating custom fixtures and tooling for multi-setup machining operations.
• Experience defining machining strategy and selecting appropriate machines and processes for part families.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and first-article requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of reducing cycle times or improving producibility.
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across planning, engineering, and shop-floor teams.
• Experience with additional CAM systems or post-processors commonly used in aerospace environments.

Education:

AA degree in related discipline and typically 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.