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laborup lists this Senior CNC Programmer opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We’re hiringSenior CNC Programmers for a precision manufacturing facility supporting aerospace and defense industries. This role goes well beyond writing toolpaths—you’ll own the manufacturing process from customer model review through first article approval and production release, helping determine how some of the shop’s most complex components are manufactured.
You’ll work alongside manufacturing engineers and senior machinists to develop stable, repeatable machining processes usingSiemens NX CAM , programming advancedHermle 5-axis machining centers , horizontal machining centers, and other high-end equipment. You’ll influence tooling, workholding, setup strategy, and automation while partnering directly with the machinists proving out your programs on the floor.
The company is investing heavily in advanced manufacturing technology as it continues expanding its aerospace and defense work. With modern equipment, complex new product introductions, and a strong engineering culture, this is an opportunity to work on challenging parts while helping shape the manufacturing processes that drive the business forward.
Why Join Us
Advanced Programming: Program Hermle 5-axis machines using Siemens NX CAM.
Process Ownership: Own projects from customer model through production release.
Growing Company: Support expanding aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.
Compensation
Salaried up to $140k / yr
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Full-time, permanent position
Hiring on First Shift
1st Shift: Full-time day shift
What You’ll Work With
Siemens NX CAM
Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
Heller Horizontal Machining Centers
Zayer Large-Format Machining Platforms
DN Solutions Machining Centers
Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
Wenzel CMM Systems
Aerospace, defense, and medical device components
Responsibilities
CAM Programming: Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM.
Process Development: Build manufacturing processes from model through production.
New Product Introduction: Support NPI planning, prove-outs, and first articles.
Manufacturing Strategy: Develop tooling and workholding solutions.
Documentation: Create setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
Floor Support: Assist machinists during prove-outs and production launches.
Continuous Improvement: Improve cycle times, setups, and process stability.
Cross-Functional Support: Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
Customer Programs: Support successful execution of complex manufacturing projects.
Mentorship: Help develop machinists and junior programmers.
Qualifications
Required
10+ years of CNC programming experience
Complex 5-axis programming experience
Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Manufacturing process development experience
Siemens NX CAM experience
First article and production release experience
Manufacturing documentation experience
Preferred
Aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing
Mill-turn programming experience
AS9100 manufacturing experience
Siemens or Heidenhain controls
Automation or lights-out manufacturing
Titanium or nickel alloy machining
Experience mentoring programmers or machinists
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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