Numerical Control Programmer 4 (Structures)

ACL Digital; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Numerical Control Programmer 4 (Structures) for 6 months in the Everett/Renton, WA area. The role is onsite, with a 1st shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, to lead NC programming for aerospace multi-axis parts in aluminium and hard metals.

You will create and verify 5-axis NC programs, simulate with VERICUT, and develop fixtures and machining strategies while interpreting drawings, GD&T, and specs to prevent shop-floor issues. Must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in 5-axis CNC programming for aerospace parts (or 8+ yrs with HS / 6+ yrs with Associate’s / 4+ yrs with Bachelor’s).
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 NC and VERICUT.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise 5-axis NC programs (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup instructions.
• Use VERICUT to simulate and validate programs, preventing collisions and gouges.
• Lead design for custom fixtures, complex tooling, and multi-setup machining strategies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to resolve shop-floor issues.

Skills

5-axis CNC programming

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Setup sheets

Tools

CATIA V5 NC

VERICUT

Job description

Job Title:

Numerical Control Programmer 4 (Structures)

Location:

Everett or Renton, WA (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate:

$75/hr on W2

Shift:

1st Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

Duration:

6 Months (Possibility of extension)

Overview

Join a high-performing aerospace fabrication team to lead NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategies for complex multi-axis parts (aluminium & hard metals).

Key Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise 5-axis NC programs (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup instructions.
• Use VERICUT to simulate and validate programs, preventing collisions and gouges.
• Lead design for custom fixtures, complex tooling, and multi-setup machining strategies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to resolve shop-floor issues.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in 5-axis CNC programming for aerospace parts (or 8+ yrs with HS / 6+ yrs with Associate’s / 4+ yrs with Bachelor’s).
• Software: Proficient in CATIA V5 NC and VERICUT.
• Skills: Strong GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, and setup sheet creation.
• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person for export compliance.