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Actalent Cnc Programmer in Saint Louis, Missouri
Job Title: CNC Programmer
Job Description
The CNC Programmer plays a crucial role in manufacturing precision aerospace components by developing, validating, and refining CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining. This position collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure programs meet aerospace specifications, quality standards, and production objectives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and excels in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment.
Responsibilities
Develop, validate, and improve CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining.
Ensure CNC programs align with aerospace specifications and quality standards.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to meet production goals.
Troubleshoot and optimize programs on Fanuc, Mazak, and Okuma controllers.
Create and maintain work instructions and check sheets.
Design and follow process control plans, routings, and work instructions.
Work with 3D models and comprehend aircraft drawings and aerospace specifications.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 3 years of experience programming 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace components.
Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (Unigraphics/NX) for CNC programming.
Experience with manual CNC programming.
Hands-on experience with program verification.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize programs on Fanuc, Mazak, and Okuma controllers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to comprehend, create, and maintain work instructions and check sheets.
Experience creating and working with 3D models.
Ability to read and understand aircraft drawings and aerospace specifications.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7 AM, with an 8-hour shift. There is flexibility in start times, and the typical workweek is between 40-45 hours.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, 12 paid holidays, PTO 2 weeks (negotiable)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.