Senior VTL Programmer – 5-Axis Aerospace Machining

Amro Fabricating Corporation; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in South El Monte, CA, is seeking a VTL Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for 3- and 5-axis machining of aerospace components.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineering, production and quality teams to ensure part accuracy, efficient machining, and adherence to AS9100 procedures.

This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to critical spaceflight hardware.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience writing VTL programs in a machining environment.
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis VTL machines.
• Experience with Catia, Mastercam, or equivalent CAM software, and familiarity with G-code and M-code.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Experience operating standard machine shop equipment such as drills, mills, lathes, grinders, and saws.
• Knowledge of standard and metric terminology.
• Ability to calculate machining speeds and feeds.
• Familiarity with machine controls, instrumentation, tooling, and machine setup.
• Working knowledge of basic safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve, manage time effectively, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and collaborate with internal customers.
• Understanding of basic QMS reporting and record-keeping requirements and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to adapt to applicable changes and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimizes VTL programs for complex aerospace components across 3-axis and 5-axis machining platforms.
• Creates and modifies machining strategies to improve efficiency, tool life, and part quality.
• Designs holding fixtures and selects cutting tools for supported machining operations.
• Maintains CNC programs to reflect current print and model revisions.
• Integrates programming activities with Production, Quality, and Program Management teams to support workflow.
• Applies AS9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures department processes, safety rules, and company practices are followed.
• Troubleshoots machining or programming issues and communicates actionable solutions to supervisors.
• Manages work to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Supports an organized, safe, and clean programming work environment.

Skills

VTL programming

3-axis & 5-axis machines

CAM software: Catia/Mastercam

Blueprint reading

G-code/M-code

Safety procedures

Quality systems (QMS)

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Catia

Mastercam

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in South El Monte, CA, is seeking a VTL Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for 3- and 5-axis machining of aerospace components.

You will collaborate with machinists, engineering, production and quality teams to ensure part accuracy, efficient machining, and adherence to AS9100 procedures.

This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to critical spaceflight hardware.