Lead 5-Axis CNC Programmer for Aerospace

Net2Source (N2S); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) is seeking an experienced NC Programmer to create, verify, and revise machine control data for multi-axis CNCs (primarily 5-axis) in an aerospace context. You will read engineering drawings and develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts, ensuring producibility and tolerances.

Responsibilities include developing setups, producing setup sheets, using Vericut for validation, troubleshooting, and coordinating with planning, tooling, and shop-floor teams.

Qualifications

• 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 V5 NC programming.
• Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.
• Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions.
• Able to work 2nd shift schedule as specified.
• Contractor eligibility to work under the terms of the engagement.

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.

Skills

5-axis NC programming

CATIA V5 NC programming

Vericut

GD&T reading

Setup documentation

Second shift

Contractor eligibility

Tools

CATIA V5

Vericut

Job description

Net2Source (N2S) is seeking an experienced NC Programmer to create, verify, and revise machine control data for multi-axis CNCs (primarily 5-axis) in an aerospace context. You will read engineering drawings and develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts, ensuring producibility and tolerances.

Responsibilities include developing setups, producing setup sheets, using Vericut for validation, troubleshooting, and coordinating with planning, tooling, and shop-floor teams.