Senior 5-Axis CNC Programmer - Aerospace NX

AeroTEC; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroTEC is seeking a highly experienced 5-axis CNC Programmer for the Moses Lake facility. The role focuses on programming, setup and operation of CNC milling machines to manufacture aircraft parts, with involvement in CAD-based design and tooling development.

Responsibilities include estimating programming times, coordinating with engineering, and driving process improvements to ensure high-quality production. This is a day-shift, on-site position at the Aerospace Flight Testing Center location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; CNC machining certificates preferred.
• Ten+ years of CNC programming experience for milling (3,4 and 5 axis).
• Minimum 3 years of CNC programming using NX (milling; 3,4 and 5 axis).

Responsibilities

• CNC programming: analyze drawings and CAD models to create machining strategies and ensure programming accuracy.
• Setup and machine operation support: create setup sheets and assist with machine setup during peak production.
• Project estimation and planning: estimate programming times, machine times and materials; develop basic work plans.
• Engineering collaboration: liaise between engineering and manufacturing; assist with models, fixtures and tooling.
• Process improvement: analyze machining processes and implement updates to programming and techniques.

Skills

CNC Programming

NX Milling

Education

High School Diploma

CNC Machining Certification

CNC Programming Certification

Tools

NX CAD/CAM

Job description

AeroTEC is seeking a highly experienced 5-axis CNC Programmer for the Moses Lake facility. The role focuses on programming, setup and operation of CNC milling machines to manufacture aircraft parts, with involvement in CAD-based design and tooling development.

Responsibilities include estimating programming times, coordinating with engineering, and driving process improvements to ensure high-quality production. This is a day-shift, on-site position at the Aerospace Flight Testing Center location.