CloudRay · 14 hours ago
CNC Programmer
CloudRay is a trusted staffing partner with over 25 years of experience in connecting skilled talent with leading companies across the U.S. The CNC Programmer role involves developing, validating, and maintaining CNC programs for precision manufacturing of defense and aerospace components, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
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Responsibilities
Develop, validate, and maintain CNC programs for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines in compliance with AS9100 quality standards
Interpret controlled engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements
Ensure CNC programs, setup sheets, and tooling documentation meet configuration control and revision requirements
Support first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and assist with validation of machining processes
Select approved tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies to meet material, tolerance, and surface finish requirements
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production to resolve nonconformances, corrective actions, and root cause investigations
Optimize machining processes while maintaining compliance with customer and contractual requirements
Support internal and external audits, including customer, government, and third-party audits
Ensure programs follow cybersecurity, data control, and export compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR as applicable)
Maintain traceability of programs, revisions, and process changes
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred
5 to 7+ years of CNC programming experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, feeds, speeds, and multi-axis machining
Proficiency with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, GibbsCAM) and G-code
Ability to read and interpret aerospace/defense drawings and GD&T
Experience working under AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (if applicable)
Must comply with company export control, data security, and confidentiality policies
Ability to pass background checks as required by defense contracts
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with CNC machinery
Ability to stand, walk, and perform shop-floor support as needed
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required
Preferred
Experience with AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), and customer-specific aerospace requirements
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR-controlled environments
Experience machining high-performance materials (Inconel, Titanium, stainless alloys)
Experience supporting government or prime defense contractors
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Benefits
Weekly pay