Job Title: Numerical Control Programmer
Location:Everett, WA - Onsite
Contract: 6+ Months with possibility to extension
Salary Range: $70 to $75/hr on W2
Introduction
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 will be responsible for NC programming, setup documentation, and machining strategy for complex multi-axis parts used on commercial airplanes. This role is ideal for hands-on programmers who enjoy solving machining challenges, optimizing workflows, and seeing their programs executed on the shop floor.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 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).
- Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
- Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming.
- Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.
- Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions.
- Able to work 2nd shift schedule as specified.
- Contractor eligibility to work under the terms of the engagement.
- Prior work experience at client or in client's industry.
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience creating custom fixtures and tooling for multi-setup machining operations.
- Experience defining machining strategy and selecting appropriate machines and processes for part families.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and first-article requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of reducing cycle times or improving producibility.
- Effective communicator with experience collaborating across planning, engineering, and shop-floor teams.
- Experience with additional CAM systems or post-processors commonly used in aerospace environments.
Day-to-Day 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.
- Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions that enable consistent and safe machine operation.
- Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to shop-floor execution.
- Troubleshoot and iterate programs based on first-article inspections, in-process feedback, and shop-floor testing.
- Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and address manufacturability concerns.
- For Level 4: Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements and define machining strategies across multiple operations and machines.
- Maintain program documentation, revisions, and configuration control per company/contract requirements.
- Work under minimal direction.
Company Benefits & Culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex or share profile at Preeti.Sharma1@artech.com