Senior CNC Programmer - Aerospace (Mastercam/NX)

DRT Holdings, LLC; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

Day 1 benefits

401K company match

Paid time off and holidays

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, and process development to drive quality and on-time delivery in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CNC programming or manufacturing/process engineering, strong Mastercam skills, and experience with Siemens NX CAM, Lathes, VTLs, and multi-axis machines. Aerospace background preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience.
• Strong Mastercam programming experience.
• Experience with Siemens NX CAM preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• 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 engineering

Blueprint reading

GD&T

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 the production of mission-critical aerospace components. This role blends CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, and process development to drive quality and on-time delivery in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CNC programming or manufacturing/process engineering, strong Mastercam skills, and experience with Siemens NX CAM, Lathes, VTLs, and multi-axis machines. Aerospace background preferred.