Senior 5-Axis NC Programmer – Aerospace Machining

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking 10 Numerical Control Programmers (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Everett, WA. Join a high-precision fabrication team supporting aerospace structural production and contribute to NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi-axis parts used on commercial aircraft.

The role requires 5+ years of NC programming experience, 5-axis CNC experience, CATIA V5 NC, and proficiency with Vericut.

Qualifications

5+ years of NC programming experience for production machining.
Demonstrated experience programming 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace parts.
Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

Create, verify, and revise NC programs for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.
Develop multiple setups and operations for complex geometries ensuring fixturing and tooling support producibility and tolerances.
Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions for safe machine operation.
Use Vericut to validate programs and prevent collisions prior to shop-floor execution.
Troubleshoot and iterate programs from first-article inspections and in-process feedback.
Coordinate with planning, engineering, tooling, and operators to optimize cycle times and reduce scrap.
Lead design of fixtures and tooling and define machining strategies across operations.