Senior CNC Programmer - Aerospace (Mastercam/NX)

DRT Holdings, LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay + Bonus

Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

Paid time off and holidays + Floating 

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Stable, growing aerospace environment

Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support and lead CNC programming for aerospace components. The role blends programming, manufacturing engineering, and shop-floor support to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CNC programming and manufacturing/processing engineering, with Mastercam and NX CAM experience. Expect a hands-on environment with opportunities to advance within a growing aerospace shop.

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.
• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in aerospace or 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.

Skills

CNC Programming

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Development

Blueprint Reading

GD&T knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX CAM

Job description

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support and lead CNC programming for aerospace components. The role blends programming, manufacturing engineering, and shop-floor support to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CNC programming and manufacturing/processing engineering, with Mastercam and NX CAM experience. Expect a hands-on environment with opportunities to advance within a growing aerospace shop.