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Computer Numerical Control Programmer

John Galt Staffing
Lexington, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

CNC Programmer / Fabrication Specialist

Must have active Secret Clearance


Seeking an experienced fabrication specialist and machinist with expertise in complex parts development, providing autonomy over their fabrication approach, fixture design/fabrication, tooling, CAM programming, setup, and machine operation.


The ideal candidate is a talented, creative, and motivated individual with a strong aptitude for problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and time management skills with an enthusiasm, aptitude and willingness to learn new state-of-the-art technologies and software. Given the nature of working in a high precision environment, meticulous attention to detail is paramount in successful execution and delivery of high-quality hardware that’s instrumental to program success. The position supports high precision mechanical fabrication that oftentimes requires leveraging several advanced manufacturing technologies in series to achieve the final deliverable part. .


Requirements:

  • 10 years of direct experience in simultaneous 5-axis machining, including setup, CAM programming, tooling selection, and CAM simulation
  • Competency reading mechanical drawings and interpreting GD&T
  • Ability to design and fabricate basic fixtures
  • Experience using basic hand tools and inspection equipment, such as: Calipers, thread/pin gages, micrometers, dial indicators
  • Previous experience with the following software types: CAM software, 3D CAD, MS Office (Excel. Word, Outlook)
  • Enthusiastic to learn new fabrication techniques, technologies, and machine tools
  • Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other Laboratory personnel to solve fabrication challenges
  • Comfortable attending manufacturability reviews with confidence to participate and provide feedback
  • Self-motivator with excitement for working in R&D environment supporting novel prototype development that demonstrates technology of national importance
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized work area and follow safety protocols
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs


Desired Skills:

  • Previous work in high mix, low volume job shop environment
  • SolidWorks CAD software
  • hyperMILL CAM software
  • M&H on machine inspection software
  • Heidenhain iTNC 530 controller
  • Prior experience machining any of the following: Titanium, Invar, Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs), Hastelloy, 17-4 PH, Invar, Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Digital fabrication tools, such as; Model Based Definition (MBD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Aras Innovator)
  • Exposure to ultrasonic machining

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