Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co. Inc. · 1 month ago
CNC Mill Programmer (5-Axis)
Kirkwood, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSeiler Instrument & Mfg. Co. Inc. is seeking a highly skilled CNC Mill Programmer in St. Louis to support cutting-edge defense and aerospace programs. The role involves programming complex components using advanced 5-axis milling strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes.
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Responsibilities
Program complex aerospace and defense components for multi-axis machining, with a strong emphasis on advanced 5-axis milling strategies, tight tolerances, and challenging geometries
Develop and optimize CNC programs using modern CAM software (Mastercam)
Design and validate effective workholding and fixturing solutions for high-precision production, prototype runs, and multi-operation machining
Collaborate directly with machinists, engineers, and leadership to improve cycle times, tool life, quality, and process stability
Create, maintain, and update detailed setup sheets and machining work instructions to support repeatable, high-quality processes
Support introduction of new technologies—including machine upgrades, tooling advancements, probing/inspection strategies, and automation systems
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in CNC programming with a strong focus on 4 and 5-axis milling for complex, tight-tolerance components
Expert-level Mastercam experience required, including simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Proven ability to design, validate, and optimize fixtures, tooling strategies, workholding, and setup plans for multi-axis machining
Thorough knowledge of materials and machining characteristics (aluminum, steels, stainless, titanium, nickel alloys, etc.)
Experience collaborating on process optimization, cycle time reduction, tool life improvement, and setup efficiency
Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-axis machining issues and support machinists on the shop floor
Clear, professional communication skills with a strong team-oriented, improvement-driven attitude
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental health plans
Parental and Bonding Leave
PTO
401(k) Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
9 annual paid holidays
1-2 free company events every summer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexibility in start/stop time for most positions
Profit Sharing and More!
Company
Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co. Inc.
Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Co. Inc. is a business supplies and equipment firm dealing in contract manufacturing.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase