What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CNC Programmer position at SmartTalent?
SmartHire is looking for a Senior CNC Programmer for a client in Pierce County. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of CNC programming experience in aerospace and 5 years of hands-on Mastercam experience. Along with strong CNC machining, setup, and control-editing skills. This is a Full Time, Direct Hire role that is fully onsite.
Position: Senior CNC Programmer
Salary: $38-$50 per hour. DOE (negotiable for the right person)
Benefits: Upon completion of the probationary period benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), and voluntary supplemental insurance options.
Shift: Days – Mon – Thurs 5am – 330pm
Industry: Aerospace
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to develop and optimize complex machining processes for high-mix aerospace production. This hands-on role supports 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills, CNC mill-turn equipment, and CNC lathes while improving quality, cycle time, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, test, debug, and revise CNC programs using G-code, M-code, and Mastercam.
• Create and maintain setup sheets, tool lists, program files, and job documentation.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, tooling, and toolpaths to reduce cycle time and production costs.
• Review drawings and specifications to select machining methods, tools, fixtures, and parameters.
• Support machinists on the shop floor with program prove-outs, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure parts meet blueprint and GD&T requirements.
Qualifications
• 5 years of CNC programming experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• 5 years of hands-on Mastercam experience; Catia or SolidWorks experience is preferred.
• Experience with 3, 4, and 5-axis
• Experience with following metals Inconel, Titanium, Stainless Steel, and various Ferrous and Copper Alloys, various Aluminum Alloys, Delrin, Nylon, and other non-metallic materials.
• Strong CNC machining, setup, and control-editing skills.
• Experience machining materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, copper alloys, and engineered plastics.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, apply GD&T, and use precision measuring tools.
• Strong organization, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
SmartTalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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