Senior 5-Axis NC Programmer – Aerospace (Everett)

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc. in Everett, WA is seeking a contractor Numerical Control Programmer on our Machining/Tooling team to drive NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi-axis parts used on commercial airplanes.

This on-site role collaborates with planning, aerospace engineering, tooling, and shop-floor operators to turn engineered concepts into producible parts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of NC programming experience for production machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience programming 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace parts (aluminum and hard metals).
• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 NC programming.
• Proficiency in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.
• Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions.
• Able to work 2nd shift schedule as specified.
• Contractor eligibility to work under the terms of the engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Interpret engineering drawings, planning documentation, and manufacturing requirements to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.
• Develop multiple setups and operations for complex part geometries, ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility and tolerances.
• Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions that enable consistent and safe machine operation.
• Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to shop-floor execution.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs based on first-article inspections, in-process feedback, and shop-floor testing.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and address manufacturability concerns.
• For Level 4: Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements and define machining strategies across multiple operations and machines.
• Maintain program documentation, revisions, and configuration control per company/contract requirements.
• Work under minimal direction.

Skills

NC programming

5-axis programming

CATIA V5 NC programming

Vericut simulation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Setup documentation

Collaboration

2nd shift availability

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Vericut

CATIA V5

Job description

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc. in Everett, WA is seeking a contractor Numerical Control Programmer on our Machining/Tooling team to drive NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi-axis parts used on commercial airplanes.

This on-site role collaborates with planning, aerospace engineering, tooling, and shop-floor operators to turn engineered concepts into producible parts.