Cnc Programmer

Job Title: CNC ProgrammerJob Description We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to develop complex aerospace and defense components for multi-axis machining.

The ideal candidate will ensure tight tolerances and intricate detailing while optimizing CNC programs using advanced CAM software, such as Mastercam, to maximize efficiency and precision.

This role also involves designing and validating workholding and fixturing solutions for high-precision production, prototypes, and multi-operation machining.

Responsibilities * Program complex aerospace and defense components for multi-axis machining, ensuring tight tolerances.

* Optimize CNC programs using advanced CAM software (Mastercam) to maximize efficiency and precision.

* Design and validate workholding and fixturing solutions for high-precision production, prototypes, and multi-operation machining.

* Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and leadership to enhance cycle times, tool life, quality, and process stability.

* Create and maintain detailed setup sheets and work instructions to ensure repeatable, high-quality machining processes.

* Drive adoption of new technologies, including machine upgrades, tooling innovations, probing/inspection strategies, and automation systems.

Essential Skills * Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience, specializing in 3- and 4-axis milling for complex, tight-tolerance components.

* Proficient in SolidWorks for modeling and design tasks.

* Expertise in Mastercam with a proven track record of creating efficient, accurate programs.

* Skilled in designing, validating, and optimizing fixtures, tooling strategies, workholding, and setup plans for multi-axis machining operations.

* Comprehensive knowledge of machining characteristics across materials such as aluminum, steels, stainless, titanium, and nickel alloys.

* Experienced in process optimization, including cycle time reduction, tool life improvement, and setup efficiency.

* Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-axis machining challenges and provide hands-on support to machinists on the shop floor.

* Strong communication skills, with a collaborative, improvement-driven mindset and team-oriented approach.

Additional Skills & Qualifications * Mastercam expertise highly preferred.

Work Environment You will work the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with about 10 hours of overtime weekly on average.

The shop is very clean and climate-controlled, providing a comfortable work environment.

You will be part of a team of 5-6 programmers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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