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Develops and verifies CNC programs for complex aerospace components using Mastercam and Vericut to prevent collisions, protect one-off parts, and support reliable machinist execution. Job Requirements Advanced CNC programming experience using Mastercam Advanced Vericut simulation and verification experience Aerospace component programming experience Experience programming complex, high-value, or one-off machined parts Strong knowledge of cutting tools, holders, fixtures, workholding, and machine envelopes Ability to create complete CNC programs, setup documentation, and tooling instructions for machinist use Experience identifying and preventing tool, holder, fixture, machine, and part collisions Ability to verify toolpaths, offsets, clearance planes, machine travel, and setup orientation before production Knowledge of close-tolerance aerospace machining requirements Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Preferred Skills Active security clearance Experience programming multi-axis CNC mills or lathes Experience with 5-axis machining Experience developing Vericut machine configurations and digital-twin simulations Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Okuma, or comparable CNC controls Experience programming titanium, Inconel, hardened steel, aluminum, and other aerospace materials Experience supporting first-article and prototype machining Knowledge of GD&T and aerospace blueprint interpretation Job Responsibilities Create CNC programs for complex aerospace parts using Mastercam Verify CNC programs using Vericut before release to production Simulate complete machining operations, including tools, holders, fixtures, workholding, stock, and machine movement Identify and eliminate toolpath collisions, overtravel, gouging, and clearance issues Confirm programs will not damage high-value, prototype, or one-off components Select cutting tools, holders, fixtures, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies Develop setup sheets, tool lists, operation sequences, and machinist instructions Produce programs that can be safely and consistently executed by CNC machinists Review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and GD&T requirements Validate post-processed code against programmed toolpaths and machine capabilities Support machine prove-out and first-article production Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and surface-finish issues Revise programs based on prove-out results, inspection findings, and production feedback Coordinate with machinists, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and tooling suppliers Maintain CNC program revisions, simulation records, setup documentation, and tooling data Support process improvements involving cycle time, tool life, machining stability, and part protection

Pay:

40-60/hr Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for

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