NC Programmer

Job Title: NC Programmer

Job Description

As an NC Programmer, you will be responsible for interpreting drawings and models to create programs that employ modern machining methodologies. You will select work holding and cutter options, as well as cutting speeds and feeds, to optimize production and ensure quality parts are manufactured according to customer specifications. Your role will include using software to validate cutting paths, designing tooling and holding fixtures, and creating production setup documents. You will also provide shop support during the tool proving process for new and updated programs, while offering daily support for problem-solving and process improvements. Additionally, you will evaluate and integrate machinist feedback into existing programs and processes promptly and participate in continuous improvement activities. Understanding and applying quality system requirements to work processes will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and models to create optimized machining programs.
• Use software to validate cutting paths.
• Design tooling and holding fixtures.
• Create production setup documents.
• Provide shop support during tool proving processes and offer daily problem-solving support.
• Evaluate and integrate machinist feedback into existing programs and processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Understand and apply quality system requirements to work processes.

Essential Skills

• 10 years of NC programming experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of CATIA v5 and machine simulation.
• Proficiency in high-speed machining techniques for aluminum and/or hard metals.
• Demonstrated ability to design tooling and fixtures in CATIA v5.
• Experience with 3 and 5-axis machine programming.
• Proficient understanding of G&M-Code.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Makino brand machines preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace inspection processes and FAI documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of ITAR and ISO & QA 9000/9001 compliance.
• Ability to read and understand 3D GD&T information.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks under time constraints.
• Working knowledge of CATIA v5 data structure.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Work Environment

This position operates in an engineering office space with hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with a local aviation supplier, with the potential to become the lead tool design programmer at the site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Full Benefits,80 hours PTO, 401k 5% match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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