CareerPlan

Associate Numerical Control Programmer

Wichita, KansasFull-time$60k2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

Validates NC programs and inspects aerostructures (fuselages, wings, nacelles) using machine tools to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.

Role type

Associate IC numerical control programmer (inspection)

Builds

Inspection reports and verified manufacturing plans for commercial jetliner components

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Quality Assurance

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

NC programming, CMM programming, portable inspection device operation, blueprint analysis, manufacturing process validation, tooling development, configuration control

Preferred skills

CATIA, ENOVIA, Metrologic, Verisurf, Polyworks, SAP, Excel, 3D model interpretation

Technologies

CMM, articulation arms, Metrologic, Verisurf, Polyworks, CATIA, ENOVIA, SAP

Responsibilities

Analyze blueprints and engineering models to support NC programming; Program CMMs and portable inspection devices; Validate fabrication and assembly manufacturing plans; Develop tooling and functional test plans; Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to address producibility issues.

Seniority

Associate, hands-on IC