Senior CNC Programmer - 5-Axis & Aerospace Machining

FMI Aerostructures

Santa Clarita (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

FMI Aerostructures, a long‑standing aerospace manufacturer in Santa Clarita, CA, seeks a senior CNC programmer to design, write, and edit programs for 5-axis mills. You will review drawings, GD&T, select tools, set speeds/feeds, and ensure quality per aerospace standards.

Occasional setup and hands-on troubleshooting may be required. We value deep CNC programming experience, CATIA V5 proficiency, and the ability to translate complex designs into reliable manufacturing processes for critical

Qualifications

5+ years CNC programming experience.
Experience programming 5 Axis vertical and horizontal mills.
Knowledge of high temp alloys (titanium, Inconel, aluminum, stainless steel).
Proficient in CATIA V5.
Working knowledge of 3D solid modeling concepts and design skills.
U.S. person status per ITAR.

Responsibilities

Write, develop, and edit CNC programs with continuous improvements.
Plan machining operations from orders, drawings, specs, and tools.
Interpret GD&T and tolerances on prints.
Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve manufacturability issues.
Create programming instructions: offsets, tool registers, and switches; determine tooling needs.
Analyze drawings to determine dimensions, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
Occasionally setup and operate CNC equipment as needed.
Verify specs by measuring with gauges and fixtures; ensure quality control during production.