{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f06e0fa2a2a9c48acb2ebad5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f06e0fa2a2a9c48acb2ebad5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f06e0fa2a2a9c48acb2ebad5","title":"CNC Programmer/Operator - 5th Axis","description":"Astronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.\n\nDo you enjoy the Challenge of making programming solutions that meet difficult machining requirements? Do you look for simple and systematic solutions? If you are a team player and love a challenge, we would like to talk to you about our CNC Set-up Programmer/Operator role here at Astronics-PECO in Clackamas Oregon.\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:\nDesign and fabricate tooling and fixtures\nProgram machines using MasterCam and then proof out programs on the machines\nRefine existing programs and fixturing to improve efficiency\nInterpret specifications and work with Engineering to make producibility recommendations\nStudy blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements\nSelect, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines\nOperate micrometers, dial and digital calipers, veneer and thread gauges, go/no-go pins and other measuring tools and equipment\nCalculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media\nStart and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; and adjust machine controls or control as required\nVerify conformance of finished work piece to specifications\nOperate CNC machines and CNC lathes\nAttend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply Quality Standards accordingly\nObserve safety and security procedures & report potentially unsafe conditions\n\nDesired Skills, Abilities, And Experience:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nThree or more years of related experience and/or training, preferred\nMasterCam CNC Programming and Set up experience, required\nAble to design and build fixtures\nExperience with Vertical and horizontal mills, 5th axis Highly preferred.\nExperience with CNC Lathe\nAbility to understand and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram format\nAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, as well as basic shop math\nPossess strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as it applies to machined product\nExperience interpreting complex product drawings to determine the best method of machining (appropriate machine, tooling and fixturing) to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to customer quality specifications\nKnowledge of machine set-up including, fixturing, tool offsets, Program call-up and validation, etc. accordance with specified time standards, while ensuring defect free production\nAbility to set-up in-process inspection gages (including choosing the right gage for the right application) and fixturing to allow process monitoring and early defect detection\nDemonstrate desire for continuous improvement\n\nWe promote a drug free work environment requiring all employees to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.","company":"Astronics","rawCompany":"astronics","city":"Portland","state":"ME","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T08:20:19.207Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9162.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-programmers"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CNC Programmer/Operator - 5th Axis","description":"Astronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.\n\nDo you enjoy the Challenge of making programming solutions that meet difficult machining requirements? Do you look for simple and systematic solutions? If you are a team player and love a challenge, we would like to talk to you about our CNC Set-up Programmer/Operator role here at Astronics-PECO in Clackamas Oregon.\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:\nDesign and fabricate tooling and fixtures\nProgram machines using MasterCam and then proof out programs on the machines\nRefine existing programs and fixturing to improve efficiency\nInterpret specifications and work with Engineering to make producibility recommendations\nStudy blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements\nSelect, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines\nOperate micrometers, dial and digital calipers, veneer and thread gauges, go/no-go pins and other measuring tools and equipment\nCalculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media\nStart and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; and adjust machine controls or control as required\nVerify conformance of finished work piece to specifications\nOperate CNC machines and CNC lathes\nAttend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply Quality Standards accordingly\nObserve safety and security procedures & report potentially unsafe conditions\n\nDesired Skills, Abilities, And Experience:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nThree or more years of related experience and/or training, preferred\nMasterCam CNC Programming and Set up experience, required\nAble to design and build fixtures\nExperience with Vertical and horizontal mills, 5th axis Highly preferred.\nExperience with CNC Lathe\nAbility to understand and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram format\nAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, as well as basic shop math\nPossess strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as it applies to machined product\nExperience interpreting complex product drawings to determine the best method of machining (appropriate machine, tooling and fixturing) to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence to customer quality specifications\nKnowledge of machine set-up including, fixturing, tool offsets, Program call-up and validation, etc. accordance with specified time standards, while ensuring defect free production\nAbility to set-up in-process inspection gages (including choosing the right gage for the right application) and fixturing to allow process monitoring and early defect detection\nDemonstrate desire for continuous improvement\n\nWe promote a drug free work environment requiring all employees to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.","datePosted":"2026-06-20T08:20:19.207Z","dateModified":"2026-06-20T08:20:19.207Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Astronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Portland","addressRegion":"ME","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f06e0fa2a2a9c48acb2ebad5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f06e0fa2a2a9c48acb2ebad5"}}