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CNC Programmer

Curtiss-Wright North America
Cheswick, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

We are looking for **CNC Programmers **to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products and conduct reducibility review of engineering drawings prior to release. Perform various operational or methods analyses related to labor standards and reviews product/project flow data, equipment and labor requirements for use in conducting manufacturing operations, increasing productivity and reducing production unit cost and assists in the evaluation of engineering changes and/or other specifications requirements. Perform as technical liaison with other engineering personnel such as program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, and production.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off** I **401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I Health and Wellness Benefits I **Learning and Development Opportunities *I* Referral Program I Competitive Pay** I** Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan** I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

**Your Challenge: **

  • Interaction with Product Manufacturing Engineer during initial product designs as well as redesign efforts

  • Feedback for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) changes into the product design effort

  • Development of machining processes, including tool selection for individual components and sub-assemblies

  • Management of NC program files for revision control and security per EMD procedures

  • Interaction with equipment acquisition team members during acquisition of new NC machines tools

  • Training and mentoring of Operator Programmers (specifically – qualified hourly machinists)

  • Ability to select tooling, including use of vendor catalogs and creation of tooling libraries in CAM

**What you Bring: **

  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals

  • BS in mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent

  • A minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment with primary experience in one or more of the following areas: machining, welding/fabrication, assembly processes, electrical, plastics.

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in use of CAM, i.e., Mastercam for NC program generation

  • Siemens NX CAD for NC Programing a PLUS

  • Blueprint reading, particularly involving GD&T per ASME Y14.5M

  • Experience working with commercial nuclear and/or military quality systems

  • Experience in using MS Word, Excel

  • Knowledge 3D solid modeling a plus

You should be proficient in:

  • GD&T
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • CNC Tooling
  • CNC Programming
  • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • CAD/CAM Software
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • CAM Software (Mastercam, Siemens NX)

Salary : $75,000 - $110,000

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