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About this CNC Programmer role at Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright · Onsite · US-PA-Cheswick (EMD)

We are looking for CNC Programmers to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

Interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products and conduct reducibility review of engineering drawings prior to release. Perform various operational or methods analyses related to labor standards and reviews product/project flow data, equipment and labor requirements for use in conducting manufacturing operations, increasing productivity and reducing production unit cost and assists in the evaluation of engineering changes and/or other specifications requirements. Perform as technical liaison with other engineering personnel such as program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, and production.

We Take Care of Our People:

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

  • Interaction with Product Manufacturing Engineer during initial product designs as well as redesign efforts

  • Feedback for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) changes into the product design effort

  • Development of machining processes, including tool selection for individual components and sub-assemblies

  • Management of NC program files for revision control and security per EMD procedures

  • Interaction with equipment acquisition team members during acquisition of new NC machines tools

  • Training and mentoring of Operator Programmers (specifically – qualified hourly machinists)

  • Ability to select tooling, including use of vendor catalogs and creation of tooling libraries in CAM

What you Bring:

  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals

  • BS in mechanical or Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent

  • A minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment with primary experience in one or more of the following areas: machining, welding/fabrication, assembly processes, electrical, plastics.

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in use of CAM, i.e., Mastercam for NC program generation

  • Siemens NX CAD for NC Programing a PLUS

  • Blueprint reading, particularly involving GD&T per ASME Y14.5M

  • Experience working with commercial nuclear and/or military quality systems

  • Experience in using MS Word, Excel

  • Knowledge 3D solid modeling a plus

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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How this CNC Operator salary compares

This role pays $92,500/yrabove the typical range for CNC Operator roles.

$46,894 median $62,639 $88,400

Typical range $52,000–$74,214/yr, from 286 comparable CNC Operator listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See CNC Operator salary insights →

About Curtiss-Wright

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright. Our Values What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values o

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