Senior CNC Programmer - Aerospace Machining (Mastercam/NX)

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Day 1 Benefits

401K Company Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support the production of mission‑critical aerospace components. This role blends CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, process development, and shop floor support to drive quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in CNC programming or related fields, strong Mastercam and NX CAM experience, and a solid background in aerospace machining and GD&T. This is a hands‑on, highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience.
• Strong Mastercam programming experience.
• Experience with Siemens NX CAM preferred.
• Experience programming CNC lathes, VTLs, milling centers, and multi‑axis equipment.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam and/or Siemens NX CAM.
• Support CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, and multi‑axis machining centers.
• Create machining strategies for complex aerospace components.
• Determine tooling, fixturing, setup requirements, and manufacturing methods.
• Generate setup sheets, operation instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Conduct machine prove‑outs and production launches.
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Support first article inspections and process validations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, throughput, and efficiency.
• Maintain revision‑controlled CNC programs and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

CNC Programming

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX CAM

CNC Lathes

VTLs

Multi-Axis Machining

Job description

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support the production of mission‑critical aerospace components. This role blends CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, process development, and shop floor support to drive quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in CNC programming or related fields, strong Mastercam and NX CAM experience, and a solid background in aerospace machining and GD&T. This is a hands‑on, highly technical environment.