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

This position is well suited for experienced CNC Programmers, Senior CNC Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Tooling Engineers, CNC Leads, and advanced Machinists looking to leverage their programming and manufacturing expertise in a highly technical aerospace environment.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about CNC machining, process improvement, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace production, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to precision, quality, and continuous innovation.

ITAR and DRT Aerospace

DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export-controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. As a result, employment is contingent upon the successful verification of eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)..

Candidates will be required to provide documentation supporting their eligibility if selected for employment.

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