Senior 4-5 Axis CNC Programmer & Setup Lead

A&R Engineering Co., Inc.; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A&R Engineering Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our Aerospace and Defense manufacturing facility. This hybrid role focuses on CNC programming and setup while offering growth toward a Manufacturing Supervisor role.

You will influence the early stages of production from quoting through first article execution and production release. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in aerospace CNC machining, strong Mastercam or Fusion 360 skills, and solid understanding of GD&T and AS9100

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace CNC machining with expertise in CNC programming and setup.
• Proficiency with Mastercam or Fusion 360.
• Deep understanding of G-code, GD&T, blueprint reading, and aerospace tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC mill and lathe using Mastercam or Fusion 360 from blueprints and 3D models.
• Perform first article setups, dry runs, and edits to validate program accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify dimensions during first article production runs.
• Train machine operators on setup sheets, fixturing, and safe operation of new programs.
• Assist in movement of materials through impacted work centers to meet schedules and address bottlenecks.
• Maintain revision control for CNC programs and tooling instructions.
• Analyze manufacturability to determine quotes and estimates.
• Develop router sequences, BOMs, and work centers for new/existing products.
• Select tooling and machine allocation for fabrication on 2–5 axis machines.
• Collaborate to ensure DFM and AS9100 compliance; organize shop priorities.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T

AS9100 compliance

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

G-code

Job description

A&R Engineering Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join our Aerospace and Defense manufacturing facility. This hybrid role focuses on CNC programming and setup while offering growth toward a Manufacturing Supervisor role.

You will influence the early stages of production from quoting through first article execution and production release. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in aerospace CNC machining, strong Mastercam or Fusion 360 skills, and solid understanding of GD&T and AS9100