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About the role
<div class="content-intro"><p>At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.</p>
<p>We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">The CNC Programmer III leads the development of complex CNC programs for high-risk aerospace components, mentors junior programmers, and ensures process robustness across production environments. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead programming for complex, multi-axis aerospace parts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Advise on fixture design and part setup strategies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Integrate programming standards into production workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Troubleshoot program-related machining issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct training and mentoring for Program I–II personnel</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on tooling and process improvements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform program validation using simulation, dry runs, and machine tests</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities (Level II):</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Generate basic 2–3 axis CNC programs using approved CAM software</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Interpret engineering drawings and identify features to machine</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Select appropriate tools, speeds, feeds, and cutting strategies per standard guidelines</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Validate programs via simulation and identify obvious collisions or issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support machinists and manufacturing engineering during first runs</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain and update tooling libraries per standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Document program revisions and configuration control data</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Follow safety and quality standards (AS9100, FOD, PPE protocols)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities (Level III):</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop CNC programs (3–5 axis) based on engineering drawings and process plans</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Optimize toolpaths for efficiency and quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with machinists to validate programs on the machine</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure programs comply with GD&T, tolerances, and surface finish requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support production ramps and resolve machining issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in first-article inspections and initial validation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br><br></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain program version control</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of CNC programming experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Deep knowledge of multi-axis programming challenges</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="26" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace tolerances</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="-" data-font="Aptos" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Aptos","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"-","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="27" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience mentoring and leading program efforts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p>
<p>Level II - $44.00 - $53.50 per hour</p>
<p>Level III - $53.50 - $63.00 per hour</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range for this role</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$44</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$63 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What's in it for you:</strong></p>
<p>Benefits: </p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive total compensation package </li>
<li>Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.</li>
<li>401k with company-match </li>
<li>4 weeks of paid time off each year</li>
<li>12 annual company holidays</li>
</ul>
<p>Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?</p>
<ul>
<li>Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.</li>
<li>Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.</li>
<li>Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team! </p>
<p><em>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. </em></p>
<p><em><span data-teams="true">Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: <a id="menur1c92" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.e-verify.gov" target="_blank">https://www.e-verify.gov</a>.</span></em></p></div>
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
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