Senior 5-Axis NC Programmer - Aerospace Machining (Onsite)

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a skilled Numerical Control Programmer to support aerospace production in Auburn/Everett, WA. The role focuses on developing multi-axis programs (primarily 5-axis) and creating clear setup documentation for high-quality aluminum and hard-metal parts.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years of NC programming, CATIA V5 NC programming, and Vericut experience. This 100% onsite contract position may require a 2nd shift and collaboration with planning and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of NC programming experience for production machining.
• Experience programming 5-axis CNC for aerospace parts.
• Ability to read GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming.
• Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.
• Able to work 2nd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD) and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Develop NC programs from engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements for aluminum and hard-metal parts.
• Create multiple setups and operations ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility and tolerances.
• Produce setup sheets and operator instructions for consistent, safe operation.
• Use Vericut to validate programs and prevent collisions before shop-floor execution.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs using first-article inspections and in-process feedback.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and operators to optimize cycles and reduce scrap.
• Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements across multiple operations.
• Maintain program documentation and configuration control per requirements.

Skills

5-axis NC programming

GT&D reading engineering drawings

CATIA V5 NC programming

Vericut simulation

Education

Engineering-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Vericut

CATIA V5

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a skilled Numerical Control Programmer to support aerospace production in Auburn/Everett, WA. The role focuses on developing multi-axis programs (primarily 5-axis) and creating clear setup documentation for high-quality aluminum and hard-metal parts.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years of NC programming, CATIA V5 NC programming, and Vericut experience. This 100% onsite contract position may require a 2nd shift and collaboration with planning and engineering teams.