Senior CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Milling/Turning

Woodward Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity bonus

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

EAP

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join a large, diverse machine shop with high-mix, low-volume production. You will program multi-axis CNC machines from engineering drawings and CAD data, enabling operators to run efficient and precise jobs.

The role emphasizes programming rather than machining, with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule. The team focuses on process improvement, tooling setup, and documentation to ensure consistent, quality output.

Qualifications

• G code programming for milling/turning operations.
• CAM toolpath generation/editing with common platforms.
• Setup tooling, offsets, and work holding for precision runs.
• GD&T interpretation from drawings.
• Toolpath optimization to reduce cycle times.
• Diagnose and fix programming or machining issues.
• Create setup sheets and process documentation.
• Analyze CAD models for manufacturability.
• Apply material cutting parameters with care for machinability.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for milling and turning based on drawings and CAD data.
• Collaborate with operators to configure tooling and fixtures.
• Analyze cycle times and tool life to optimize processes.
• Diagnose code errors and machine parameter issues; apply edits.
• Maintain CNC program libraries and version control documentation.

Skills

G code programming

CAM software

CNC machine setup

GD&T interpretation

Toolpath optimization

Machining troubleshooting

Process documentation

CAD model analysis

Material properties

Cross functional communication

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Esprit Legacy Series 20/Edge

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to join a large, diverse machine shop with high-mix, low-volume production. You will program multi-axis CNC machines from engineering drawings and CAD data, enabling operators to run efficient and precise jobs.

The role emphasizes programming rather than machining, with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule. The team focuses on process improvement, tooling setup, and documentation to ensure consistent, quality output.