CNC Application Programmer

Location: Missouri

Job Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $115,000–$120,000 base salary plus 20% bonus

*Relocation Assistance May Be Available*

We are seeking an experienced CNC Application Programmer to join a rapidly growing, high-precision aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization. This is an opportunity to program highly complex components, work with advanced 5-axis equipment, and take ownership of machining processes from initial development and qualification through production.

The ideal candidate will have extensive CNC programming, setup, and machining knowledge, with the ability to develop complete machining processes for complex components requiring extremely tight tolerances. This individual will work closely with engineering, quality, production, and setup teams to improve machining performance, resolve technical issues, and ensure part conformance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs for complex, high-precision components
• Program, set up, operate, and qualify parts on 5-axis and multi-axis CNC equipment
• Develop machining processes, operation sequences, tooling strategies, speeds, feeds, and toolpaths
• Support tooling design, tooling selection, fixtures, gauges, and work holding requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Troubleshoot programming errors, tooling issues, setup challenges, and dimensional nonconformances
• Support first-piece qualification and ensure finished parts meet extremely tight tolerance requirements
• Improve cycle times, tooling performance, part quality, and overall machining processes
• Support probing routines, post-processor editing, and macro programming
• Train and provide technical guidance to CNC setup technicians and operators

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CNC programming, setup, and machining experience
• Advanced experience programming and qualifying 5-axis or multi-axis CNC equipment
• Strong knowledge of G-code and M-code
• Ability to develop machining processes and select the appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprints, CAD models, and dimensional requirements
• Proven ability to produce complex components to extremely tight tolerances
• Strong tooling selection, process development, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Technical trade degree, machinist apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Ability to work independently and support programs from initial development through production
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAM, Mastercam, or comparable advanced CAM software
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls and VERICUT or similar CNC simulation software
• Background in aerospace, medical, turbine, defense, or another high-precision manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of machining difficult materials such as Inconel, superalloys, stainless steel, steel, or forgings
• Capability with post-processor editing, macro programming, machine probing, or advanced tooling development

If you are an experienced 5-Axis CNC Applications Programmer, and you're ready to drive excellence in a high-growth environment, please respond with an updated resume.