Sr. Machinist Programmer / CNC Programmer
About The Position
DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support production of mission-critical aerospace components. This hands-on role combines CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, process development, and shop-floor support to improve operational performance, quality, and on-time delivery. The position works directly with production teams and collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. The role develops and maintains CNC programs, machining strategies, setups, tooling and fixturing plans, and manufacturing documentation for complex aerospace components. It also supports machine prove-outs, production launches, inspections, process validations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Employment is contingent upon verifying eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including ITAR; selected candidates must provide supporting documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- At least 5 years of CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering experience.
- Strong Mastercam programming experience.
- Experience programming CNC lathes, VTLs, milling centers, and multi-axis equipment.
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and fixtures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. laws and regulations; selected candidates must provide supporting documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Siemens NX CAM.
- Experience in aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- 5-axis CNC programming.
- Experience in AS9100 environments.
- Fixture and tooling design.
- Production prove-outs and process development.
- Tight-tolerance machining.
- Process optimization and continuous improvement.
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.
- Maintain revision-controlled CNC programs and manufacturing documentation.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus.
- Day 1 benefits.
- 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off and holidays, plus a floating holiday.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Training and professional development.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
