NC Programmer 3, Everett, WA

Perform Numerical Control programming, machining strategy development, setup documentation, and production support activities for complex aerospace structural components. Support multi-axis CNC machining operations through program verification, tooling coordination, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

• Job Details
• Manufacturing
• Commercial Aircraft Structures
• Full Time, 1st Shift, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 100% Onsite
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Education & Job Requirements
• AA degree in a related discipline and typically 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of NC programming experience for production machining or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience programming 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace parts (aluminum and hard metals)
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation
• Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming
• Working knowledge of NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut
• Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Preferred Skills
• Prior experience creating custom fixtures and tooling for multi-setup machining operations
• Experience defining machining strategy and selecting appropriate machines and processes for part families
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and first-article requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of reducing cycle times or improving producibility
• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across planning, engineering, and shop-floor teams
• Experience with additional CAM systems or post-processors commonly used in aerospace environments

• Job Duties & Functions
• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines
• Interpret engineering drawings, planning documentation, and manufacturing requirements to develop NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts
• Develop multiple setups and machining operations for complex part geometries while supporting fixturing, tooling, and machine selection requirements
• Produce setup sheets and operator instructions supporting safe and consistent machine operations
• Utilize simulation and verification tools, including Vericut, to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to execution
• Troubleshoot and revise programs based on first-article inspections, in-process feedback, and shop-floor testing
• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and resolve manufacturability concerns
• Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements while defining machining strategies across multiple operations and machines
• Maintain program documentation, revisions, and configuration control per company and contract requirements
• Support machining operations under general direction
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance

• Physical Requirements & Environment
• 100% onsite work environment
• Overtime as required by business needs
• First shift schedule
• Use of machining tools, CNC equipment, and manufacturing systems
• Support aerospace fabrication and production operations

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program