Expert CNC Programmer

Location: Faber

At a Glance

Company:  Gremlin Works LLC

Location:

Faber, VA (on-site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $50+ per hour (DOE)
Estimated Salary Range:  $120,000–$150,000+ annually

Shift:  Day Shift (standard business hours)
Overtime:  As needed
Experience Level:  Senior / Expert (8+ years)
Work Authorization:  U.S. Person (ITAR)

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- Why This Role Exists

Gremlin Works is growing its rapid prototyping and small-batch production workload across aerospace, defense, automotive, and energy programs. This role exists to support  high-mix, complex CNC work  that requires  expert-level offline programming , tight-tolerance planning, and close collaboration with machinists, quality, and project management.

This is a critical, high-impact position — not a support role — for someone who enjoys owning the programming process end-to-end.

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- ️ The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Review  3D CAD models and engineering drawings  to develop complete manufacturing strategies

Create detailed  manufacturing plans  outlining process steps, machines, work holding, and tooling

Generate  offline CNC programs  for 3–5 axis mills and mill-turn machines

Simulate, verify, and release  collision-free NC programs  ready for shop-floor prove-out

Build tooling and work holding  Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Support quoting activities with programming and process input

Collaborate daily with project managers, machinists, and quality inspectors

Troubleshoot machining issues and refine programs as needed

Manage priorities to meet aggressive lead times in a fast-paced environment

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- ️ Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll be working in a  high-mix prototyping shop  environment with equipment such as:

Machines:

3-axis to 5-axis CNC mills

CNC mill-turn machines

CAM / Programming Software:

Siemens NX (required)

Ability to ramp quickly on additional CAM platforms as needed

Inspection Tools:

Calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages

Collaboration with inspection/QC for first articles and validation

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum & non-ferrous alloys

Mild & alloy steels

Stainless steels

Titanium

Nickel-based alloys

Tool steels

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

8+ years of  offline CNC programming experience

Strong Siemens NX programming expertise  (non-negotiable)

Advanced ability to read and interpret  GD&T and complex drawings

Deep understanding of machining forces, tooling limits, and work holding strategy

Experience programming complex geometries:

Micromachining

High-MRR roughing

3D surfacing

5-axis finishing

Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working independently

Preferred (Not Required):

CAD design experience

Advanced or custom fixturing design

Experience with specialty/exotic materials

Aerospace or defense manufacturing background

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- Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here

Fast-moving,  no-bureaucracy  prototyping environment

High variety of challenging parts — no button-pushing

Real influence over how parts are programmed and made

Tight-knit, technical team that respects skilled professionals

Opportunities to grow with the company as it scales

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $50+ per hour (DOE)
Annual Equivalent:  $120K–$150K+
Benefits Include:

Health insurance plans available

Paid time off & paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Performance-based bonuses

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- Apply

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