Senior CNC Programmer – Aerospace Multiaxis Machining

Barber-Nichols Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Barber-Nichols Inc. seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to design and validate programs for multi-axis lathes and mills, using BN models and drawings. You will develop tool paths, select cutting tools, and document setup procedures to support production readiness in aerospace components.

Work closely with machinists, engineers, quality and procurement to ensure safe operations, quality standards, and on-time manufacturing while adhering to ITAR requirements and QMS processes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years programming complex parts for lathes and mills in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with tight tolerances and difficult materials (e.g. Inconel, titanium).
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T and ISO standards; able to create effective documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for lathe and mill operations with setup/run instructions.
• Define tool paths and speeds/feeds to meet design tolerances.
• Program operations in CAM software and verify via simulation.
• Create and maintain setup and run documentation for production.
• Train and support machinists; troubleshoot manufacturing problems.
• Support design changes and resolutions to non-conforming products.
• Ensure safety and QMS compliance in machining processes.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis milling

Lathes & mills

CAM software

Siemens NX

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Education

Associates degree in manufacturing technology or programming certification

Tools

Siemens NX

Vericut

Job description

Barber-Nichols Inc. seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to design and validate programs for multi-axis lathes and mills, using BN models and drawings. You will develop tool paths, select cutting tools, and document setup procedures to support production readiness in aerospace components.

Work closely with machinists, engineers, quality and procurement to ensure safe operations, quality standards, and on-time manufacturing while adhering to ITAR requirements and QMS processes.