Numerical Control Programmer 3

The Structures Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking a Numerical Control Programmer 3 in Salt Lake City to join a top-tier aerospace and defense staffing team.

Role focuses on programming, creating machine control data, and mentoring others in NC techniques aligned with CATIA V5 workflows. The contract spans 6 months with potential extension, offering bonus potential and priority access via Tier 1 supplier.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in numerical control programming.
• 1+ years of experience with programming using CATIA V5.
• Preferred: 5-axis programming in CATIA V5, CATPart/CATProduct creation, high speed machining, Vericut simulation, debugging and troubleshooting, tool creation and library management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation for NC equipment.
• Direct operations for a complete spectrum of NC equipment to manufacture and inspect parts.
• Coordinate and assign work for NC programming tasks.
• Train and mentor others in NC programming and machining techniques.

Skills

Numerical Control programming

CATIA V5

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor degree with experience

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

JOB TITLE: Numerical Control Programmer 3

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

PAY RATE: $61.75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: First (6:45am-3:15pm)

Qualifying Questions

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary

• Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical experience.

• Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility.

• Plans, creates, verifies and revises Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation for numerically controlled equipment.

• Directs operations for a complete spectrum of numerically controlled equipment required to manufacture and inspect parts, tools and assemblies.

• Identifies equipment and approaches for machining operations.

• Plans and guides the development and integration of new machining techniques and manufacturing methods, processes, software and equipment.

• Coordinates and assigns work for numerical control programming tasks.

• Trains and mentors others in numerical control programming and machining techniques.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor 1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

• 1 or more years of experience in Numerical Control programming.

• 1 or more years of experience with programming using CATIA V5.

• Preferred: Experience with 5-axis programming in CATIA V5, CATPart creation, CATProduct creation and assembly functions, high speed machining, Vericut simulation, debugging and troubleshooting, tool creation and library management, and configuration management principles.

About Us

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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