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

ACL Digital; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is seeking a Numerical Control Programmer (NCP) 3 & 4 for on-site roles in Auburn, WA or Everett, WA. The position focuses on NC programming for complex aerospace parts, multi-axis setups, and collaboration with planning and shop-floor teams.

You will develop MCD, tooling geometry, and setup documentation, using Vericut for validation and ensuring producibility. Strong CAD/CAM skills and GD&T literacy are essential, with a 1st shift possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD) and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).
• Interpret engineering drawings and planning documentation to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.
• Develop multiple setups and operations for complex geometries ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility.
• Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions for consistent and safe machine operation.
• Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and prevent collisions before shop-floor execution.
• Troubleshoot and iterate programs based on first-article inspections and in-process feedback.
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and operators to optimize cycle times and reduce scrap.
• Level 4: Lead design of custom fixtures and tooling and define machining strategies across operations and machines.

Skills

5-axis programming

CATIA V5 NC programming

Vericut

GD&T interpretation

Setup documentation

Tools

Vericut

CAM systems

Post-processors

Job description

ACL Digital is seeking a Numerical Control Programmer (NCP) 3 & 4 for on-site roles in Auburn, WA or Everett, WA. The position focuses on NC programming for complex aerospace parts, multi-axis setups, and collaboration with planning and shop-floor teams.

You will develop MCD, tooling geometry, and setup documentation, using Vericut for validation and ensuring producibility. Strong CAD/CAM skills and GD&T literacy are essential, with a 1st shift possible.