Lead CNC Programmer (Aerospace/Defense)

Threadlock Precision; Missouri; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Threadlock Precision, a rapidly growing aerospace/defense machining firm near St. Louis, seeks a Lead CNC Programmer to drive complex multi-axis work using NX CAM.

You’ll translate customer requirements into manufacturable parts and set the standard for programming practices in a high-precision shop. In this hands-on leadership role you will collaborate with machinists, engineering, quality, and production leadership to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs, create setup sheets, select

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of CNC Programming experience with strong proficiency in NX CAM, Mastercam or similar.
• Experience programming 3-axis, 4-axis and/or 5-axis machines.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex blueprints, 3D models, specifications, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for milling and multi-axis machines.
• Lead programming for complex parts, new product launches, and first article inspections.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements to determine manufacturing methods.
• Develop machining strategies for roughing, finishing, drilling, tapping, contouring, and multi-axis operations.
• Establish programming standards, setup documentation, tooling practices, and machining methods.
• Mentor and support CNC programmers, machinists, and setup staff on programming methods and problem solving.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations on manufacturability reviews and CAPA.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

NX CAM

Mastercam

Vericut

Job description

Threadlock Precision, a rapidly growing aerospace/defense machining firm near St. Louis, seeks a Lead CNC Programmer to drive complex multi-axis work using NX CAM.

You’ll translate customer requirements into manufacturable parts and set the standard for programming practices in a high-precision shop. In this hands-on leadership role you will collaborate with machinists, engineering, quality, and production leadership to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs, create setup sheets, select