Senior CNC Programmer - Aerospace Lathe & Mill-Turn

Projects, Inc.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Projects, Inc. in Glastonbury, CT, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in lathe and mill-turn to support aerospace components.

You will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for high-precision parts using aerospace-grade materials. You will read complex aerospace drawings with GD&T, create machining strategies in CAD/CAM, select tooling and parameters, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve processes and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming in precision manufacturing.
• 3+ years with CNC lathes and mill-turn equipment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software: Mastercam, SolidWorks, NX CAM, Fusion 360.
• Strong knowledge of G-code, M-code and cutting-tool technologies.
• Ability to read aerospace drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with multi-axis machining.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis lathes and mill-turn machines.
• Interpret aerospace drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Create machining strategies using CAD/CAM software.
• Select tooling, fixtures, cutting parameters, and work-holding.
• Program and support machining of aerospace materials.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Conduct prove-outs and first article inspections (FAI).
• Reduce cycle times and improve productivity.
• Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues.
• Maintain program docs, setup sheets, tooling lists, revision histories.
• Support AS9100 quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

GD&T

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Technical degree or CNC certification

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

NX CAM

Fusion 360

Job description

Projects, Inc. in Glastonbury, CT, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in lathe and mill-turn to support aerospace components.

You will develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for high-precision parts using aerospace-grade materials. You will read complex aerospace drawings with GD&T, create machining strategies in CAD/CAM, select tooling and parameters, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve processes and ensure compliance.