Senior Catia CNC Programmer (3-5 Axis)

Verus Aerospace; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in the Tacoma, WA area seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Tool Designer to translate drawings into NC programs for 3-5 axis machines using Catia. You will develop efficient processes, support prove-outs, and participate in lean initiatives to improve cost and quality.

You will help estimate part costs, support audits, and ensure data integrity across ERP systems while advancing manufacturing technologies to maintain leadership in precision machining.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years CNC programming and tool design experience on 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers.
• Experience with hard metals on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines preferred.
• Working knowledge of metal removal cutting technology required.
• Experience with Catia.
• Experience with Vericut.
• Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Capable of utilizing customer drawings and/or solid models and develop CNC programs to produce parts that meet Engineering requirements.
• Must possess exceptional measuring and blueprint reading abilities.
• Ability to communicate with Union Journeyman Level personnel to problem solve and make improvements on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Using manufacturing techniques, develop 3, 4 and 5 axis NC programs using Catia.
• Develop NC part programs that are efficient, cost-effective and high quality.
• Create setup and supporting documentation for machine operators.
• Support AS9100 Audits and ensure compliance to established standards.
• Programming Translation - Translate drawings and data into part programs meeting geometry and labor standards.
• Assist Estimating in developing part estimates for RFQ packages.
• Know and understand State-of-the-Technology in metal machining to recommend Capital Asset improvements.
• Data Integrity: ensure specified fields are populated for proper system generation.
• New/existing part development will follow established schedules and budgets.

Skills

CNC Programming

Tool Design

Catia

Vericut

Blueprint Reading

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

Catia

Vericut

Job description

Verus Aerospace in the Tacoma, WA area seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Tool Designer to translate drawings into NC programs for 3-5 axis machines using Catia. You will develop efficient processes, support prove-outs, and participate in lean initiatives to improve cost and quality.

You will help estimate part costs, support audits, and ensure data integrity across ERP systems while advancing manufacturing technologies to maintain leadership in precision machining.