CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer Job Description Join a forward-thinking acompany dedicated to enabling space missions with innovative vehicles. As a CNC Programmer, you will play a pivotal role in building rockets by generating and maintaining CNC programs, working with composite materials, and ensuring production goals are met. Responsibilities + Generate and maintain CNC programs and setup sheets in a high mix/low volume environment. + Familiarize with machining composite materials. + Define and adjust speed and feed parameters for tool life optimization in high-stakes applications. + Suggest drawing changes to enhance manufacturability and CNC program strategy. + Design and machine fixture tooling as needed. + Meet productivity and production goals. + Maintain product flow and alert management when production is impeded. + Provide feedback and ideas for process improvements. Essential Skills + 5+ years of CNC programming and operating experience. + Experience with 5-axis CNC machines and multi-axis operations. + Proficiency in Mastercam programming. + Strong understanding of robotic kinematics, singularities, and multi-axis motion planning. + Experience with Siemens CNC controllers. + Attention to detail and ability to optimize programs. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with large format operations. + Working knowledge of composite manufacturing operations. + Coding capability in Python, Visual Basic, and Excel scripts. + Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted and perform various physical tasks. + Available for overtime and weekend hours. Why Work Here? Benefit from a long-term opportunity with a growing company producing innovative products. Work alongside passionate colleagues who believe in the company's mission. Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles, life insurance, parental leave, educational and professional development reimbursement, and a 4% 401k match with no vesting period. Earn up to 17 days of PTO annually, with additional days for each year of service, and 9 paid holidays. Work Environment Openings are available on both 1st and 2nd shifts, with the main priority on the 1st shift. Expect to work 48-50 hours weekly, with optional Saturday work encouraged. The work environment includes both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas. The 1st shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. The 2nd shift operates Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 2:30 AM and Friday from 2 PM to 10 PM. Training for the 2nd shift will initially occur during the 1st shift. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr. We offer outstanding health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles. (Only $250 for an individual, $500 family). We do invest heavily in our benefits, with Firefly paying 70% of the full family cost of your health insurance. I think youu2019ll find the options very attractive. Additional benefits options include: u2022 Life Insurance u2022 Parental Leave u2022 $10,000 educational reimbursement (after 1 year) u2022 $2000 reimbursement for professional development (after 1 year) u2022 Short term disability u2022 Accident Insurance u2022 Critical Illness u2022 Hospital Indemnity We also offer a 4% match to your 401 contributions (with no vesting period). We also offer up to 17 days of PTO per calendar year, plus an extra day for each year of service for our hourly employees, and 9 paid holidays. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bertram,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-10-10