NC Programmer

Hiring a NC Programmer for a Contract with a client located in Everett/Renton, Washington.Title: NC ProgrammerDuration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)Location: Everett/Renton, WashingtonJob Description:Join a high-performing fabrication team supporting aerospace structural production in Everett, WA. As a contractor Numerical Control Programmer (NCP) on our Machining/Tooling team, you’ll drive the NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi-axis parts used on commercial airplanes. You will collaborate closely with planning, aerospace engineering, tooling, and shop-floor operators to turn engineered concepts into producible, high-quality parts.Primary Responsibilities:• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).• Interpret engineering drawings, planning documentation, and manufacturing requirements to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.• Develop multiple setups and operations for complex part geometries, ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility and tolerances.• Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to shop-floor execution.• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and address manufacturability concerns.Skills:• 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).• Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming.• Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.