NC Programmer

Position: Junior NC Programmer - (Ohio State)

Job Description

Support the NC Programming team in developing and maintaining CNC programs for machining operations. This role focuses on building foundational skills in 3- to 5-axis programming, tooling concepts, and manufacturing standards, with hands-on training and mentorship from senior programmers and team leads.

Key duties

• May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as needed.
• Assist in creating and editing CNC programs using CATIA V5 for milling operations.
• Support the conversion of engineering drawings and models into CNC-ready programs.
• Learn to interpret 2D drawings, 3D models, and basic GD&T requirements.
• Help develop and maintain simple tooling and fixture models under guidance.
• Participate in program prove-outs and shop floor support activities.
• Follow established programming standards, processes, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with updating and organizing program data, tool libraries, and setup documentation.
• Collaborate with programmers, machinists, and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and basic process optimization projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team objectives.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in manufacturing, CNC machining, or programming (internship or school experience acceptable).
• Exposure to CAD/CAM software (CATIA V5 preferred, but not required).
• Basic understanding of CNC machining principles and G-code fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Willingness to learn GD&T and aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established processes.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.