Sr. Machinist Programmer / CNC Programmer

Location: Meriden, CT

Salary | Competitive Pay + Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

Shift(s) Available: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Aerospace Manufacturing | Mastercam | Siemens NX | CNC Programming

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support the production of mission-critical aerospace components. This highly visible role combines CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, process development, and shop-floor support to drive operational excellence, quality, and on-time delivery.

If you're an experienced CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex machining challenges and partnering directly with production teams, this opportunity offers a hands-on environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact.

Why Join DRT Aerospace?

At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay + Bonus

• Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

• Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday

• Career advancement opportunities

• Training and professional development

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment

What You’ll Do

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam and/or Siemens NX CAM

• Support CNC Mills, Lathes, VTLs, and Multi-Axis Machining Centers

• Create machining strategies for complex aerospace components

• Determine tooling, fixturing, setup requirements, and manufacturing methods

• Generate setup sheets, operation instructions, and manufacturing documentation

• Conduct machine prove-outs and production launches

• Interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and GD&T requirements

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams

• Support first article inspections and process validations

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, throughput, and efficiency

• Maintain revision-controlled CNC programs and manufacturing documentation

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience

• 5+ years of CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering experience

• Strong Mastercam programming experience

• Experience with Siemens NX CAM preferred

• Experience programming CNC Lathes, VTLs, Milling Centers, and Multi-Axis equipment

• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and fixtures

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing

• 5-Axis CNC programming

• AS9100 environments

• Fixture and tooling design

• Production prove-outs and process development

• Tight-tolerance machining

• Process optimization and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate Background