Senior CNC Programmer: 5-Axis Aerospace Machining

LeoForce; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Company-paid life insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

LeoForce in Meriden, CT is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer to create, optimize, and maintain 5-axis CNC programs for aerospace components, using Mastercam and Siemens NX CAM. You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and specifications to develop efficient machining strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC programming, 3+ years on 5-axis centers, and knowledge of aerospace materials. You'll generate setup sheets, support first article inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or CNC programming certification preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of CNC programming experience, including 3+ years on 5-axis centers.
• Strong experience programming CNC Lathes, VTLs, and Milling Centers.
• Advanced proficiency with Mastercam and/or Siemens NX CAM.
• Strong knowledge of G-code and CNC machine controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• Experience machining aerospace components with tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for 5-axis machining centers using Mastercam and/or Siemens NX CAM.
• Interpret aerospace drawings, 3D CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop efficient machining strategies for aluminum, titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and other aerospace materials.
• Generate setup sheets, tooling documentation, and work instructions.
• Support machine setup, program prove-outs, and first article inspections.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Eng., Quality, and Production to meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to improve productivity.
• Perform machining simulations and collision checks prior to production release.
• Optimize cycle times, tool life, and machine utilization while maintaining quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (process capability, throughput, cost reduction).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specs, and company procedures.

Skills

5-axis CNC programming

G-code / M-code

GD&T interpretation

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree / CNC cert

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX CAM

Job description

LeoForce in Meriden, CT is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer to create, optimize, and maintain 5-axis CNC programs for aerospace components, using Mastercam and Siemens NX CAM. You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and specifications to develop efficient machining strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC programming, 3+ years on 5-axis centers, and knowledge of aerospace materials. You'll generate setup sheets, support first article inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement in a