Senior CNC Programmer: 5-Axis & Swiss for Aerospace/Medical

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Indianapolis, IN seeks experienced CNC Machinists/Programmers to support high-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, space and medical device industries. You will work with 5-axis mills, multi-axis turning centers, and Swiss lathes, using CAM software and G-code to develop efficient machining processes for mission-critical components.

This role emphasizes precision, quality systems, AS9100/ISO 13485 familiarity is a plus, and collaboration with engineering and metrology

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Machinist/Programmer in a precision machining environment.
• Strong experience programming 5-axis mills, multi-axis turning centers, and/or Swiss lathes.
• Proficiency with CNC CAM software.
• Strong understanding of G-code and CNC machining fundamentals.
• Experience machining complex parts to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of tooling, workholding, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, medical device, space, or another highly regulated precision manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for complex 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, and Swiss lathe operations.
• Program precision components for various applications across multiple industries.
• Develop and optimize machining strategies for complex geometries and tight-tolerance parts.
• Utilize CAM software and G-code to create efficient CNC programs.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Determine machining methods, tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies.
• Troubleshoot programming and machining issues during setup, first article, and production.
• Optimize programs to improve cycle time, tool life, part quality, and overall efficiency.
• Partner with machinists, engineering, and quality/metrology teams to validate programs and processes.
• Support first-article inspection and make programming adjustments as needed.
• Maintain programming and process documentation per quality requirements.
• Support existing production with program modifications and continuous process improvements.

Skills

5-axis CNC mills

Multi-axis turning centers

Swiss CNC machining/programming

G-code

CAM software

Reading drawings

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Indianapolis, IN seeks experienced CNC Machinists/Programmers to support high-tolerance parts for aerospace, defense, space and medical device industries. You will work with 5-axis mills, multi-axis turning centers, and Swiss lathes, using CAM software and G-code to develop efficient machining processes for mission-critical components.

This role emphasizes precision, quality systems, AS9100/ISO 13485 familiarity is a plus, and collaboration with engineering and metrology