Aerobraze, a division of Wall Colmonoy manufactures turbine engine components like turbine nozzles, turbine vanes, complete turbine engines (both manufacturing and repair), diffusers, honeycomb seals and segments, heat shields, and parts for various turbomachinery.
Our 90,000-square foot facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio houses a dedicated team of 50+ highly skilled professionals and constantly expands its production capabilities. Our products are globally shipped to customers far and wide.
As our, CNC Programmer you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of our company and make a lasting impact on our success.
Essential Responsibilities
CNC Programming & Process Development Program CNC mills and lathes using Mastercam to produce precision aerospace components
Assist in machine selection , operation sequencing , and process planning
Develop machining strategies optimized for quality, repeatability, and efficiency
Select appropriate tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies based on material and part geometry
Fixture & Tooling Design Design and develop fixtures conceptually and/or in SolidWorks
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure fixturing meets production and quality requirements
Specify cutting tools, holders, probes, and workholding solutions
Shop Floor Support Perform first-part setup and run-off on assigned programs
Support first article inspection (FAI) and resolve any machining or process issues
Provide hands-on troubleshooting support during program prove-out and production ramp-up
Documentation & Training Create clear, detailed setup sheets , including: Tool lists
Fixture setups
Work offsets
Programming and inspection notes
Train machine operators on: Program execution
Setup requirements
Process intent and critical quality characteristics
Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, tool life, and process reliability
Support lean manufacturing, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with quality, engineering, and operations teams to resolve non-conformances
Qualifications and Experience CAD/CAM Experience Minimum 3 years of SolidWorks modeling experience
Minimum 3 years of Mastercam programming experience Mills, lathes, and part probing required
Wire EDM and/or plunge EDM experience is a strong plus
Machining Experience Minimum 5 years of hands-on machining experience , including: Vertical Mills
Horizontal Lathes
Vertical Lathes
Additional experience with the following is preferred: Horizontal Mills
5-Axis Mills
Wire EDM
Plunge EDM
Live tooling environments
Experience in AS9100 / FAA-regulated aerospace environments
Strong understanding of GD&T and inspection methods
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor operators and junior programmers
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to read, interpret, and apply aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive and exciting work environment. If you are a driven and experienced Job Title with a passion for aerospace and defense manufacturing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.