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Position Title: CNC Programmer

Location(s): Everett, WA; Auburn, WA or Portland, OR

Job Type: Contract; 6+ Months; First Shift

Company Overview

NobleTek is an ISO 9001:2015-certified engineering services company supporting the aerospace,

defense, and advanced manufacturing industries. We provide specialized CAD design, CNC

programming, CMM programming, composite design, digital twin validation, and manufacturing support.

Our experienced professionals help customers solve complex technical challenges, improve production

readiness, and deliver accurate, high-quality results.

Position Summary

NobleTek is seeking experienced CNC Programmers to support a customer program involving complex

structural aerospace components. This position requires direct, hands-on experience developing 3, 4, and

5-axis CNC programs in CATIA V5. Candidates must understand aerospace machining requirements and

be able to create efficient, production-ready programs from engineering models and drawings.

Key Responsibilities

The following activities and duties are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not

intended to be all-inclusive:

• Develop and optimize complex 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC programs in CATIA V5 for structural

aerospace components.

• Interpret 3D CAD models, assemblies, 2D engineering drawings, and specifications to develop

accurate machining sequences and strategies.

• Plan machining operations and select appropriate cutters, tooling, workholding, fixturing, feeds,

and speeds to achieve quality and efficiency objectives.

• Simulate and verify CNC programs using Vericut 9.2 to identify collisions, machine-limit concerns,

and other process risks before release to production.

• Develop machining strategies for aluminum and/or titanium structural aerospace components

while accounting for material behavior, tolerances, and surface-finish requirements.

• Collaborate with customer personnel, project managers, manufacturing engineers, tool designers,

quality personnel, and shop-floor teams to resolve technical issues.

• Support program prove-out and production machining by troubleshooting issues, implementing

revisions, and identifying process improvements.

• Maintain CNC programs, setup documentation, revisions, and digital tool libraries in accordance

with configuration-control requirements.

• Complete assignments in accordance with customer quality, safety, schedule, budget, and

export-control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC programming experience in aerospace manufacturing.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience using CATIA V5 to program 3, 4, and 5-axis structural

aerospace components.

• Experience programming aluminum and/or titanium structural aerospace components.

• Experience using Vericut 9.2 to simulate and verify CNC programs.

• Strong knowledge of multi-axis machining principles, cutting tools, feeds and speeds,

workholding, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to interpret complex 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, specifications, dimensions, and

tolerances.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and practical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly, manage priorities, and work effectively both independently and as

part of a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, computer-

aided manufacturing, or a related technical discipline is a plus.

• Mechanical design or drafting experience.

• Experience supporting CNC program prove-out, production machining, and continuous

improvement in an aerospace environment.

• Experience with WinNC is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment and may require sitting and working

at a computer for extended periods.

• Must be able to review detailed technical information on computer screens, drawings, reports,

and other documents.

• Must be able to communicate professionally by telephone, electronically, and in person.

• Use of a personal mobile device is required for multi-factor authentication.

• Must be able to drive a personal or rental vehicle when required for the assignment.

ITAR Requirements

Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International

Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”, 22 CFR 120-130). As such, this position may have access to ITAR

controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.

Please visit our website at www.nobletek.com for more information!

NobleTek is an Equal Employment Opportunity