CNC PROGRAMMER-AEROSPACE INVESTMENT CASTING

Responsibilities of the CNC Programmer – Aerospace Casting:

• Develop, validate, and maintain CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and GD&T according to aerospace standards.
• Ensure all programming activities comply with AS9100 requirements for documentation, traceability, and configuration control.
• Create machining strategies that account for casting variability while maintaining strict dimensional tolerances.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies for aerospace materials and critical features.
• Participate in First Article Inspection processes in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Support process validation including capability studies such as Cp and Cpk.
• Maintain program documentation, revision history, and change control records.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits including customer, regulatory, and accreditation bodies.

Requirements of the CNC Programmer – Aerospace Casting:

• Associate degree or higher in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• 3–5 years of CNC programming experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience machining cast components strongly preferred.
• Experience working within AS9100-certified manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and digital manufacturing travelers.

Technical Skills:

• CAM programming software including Mastercam, NX, Fusion 360, or similar.
• Multi-axis CNC machining (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis).
• GD&T and aerospace drawing interpretation.
• Aerospace material machining including stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
• CNC program documentation and revision control.