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Numerical Control Programmer (Mid-Level or Senior)

New Orleans, Louisiana Job ID JR2025457835 Category Engineering - Production Post Date May. 29, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Numerical Control Programmer (Mid-Level or Senior) (Level 3 or 4) to join our Numerical Control (NC) Programming team in New Orleans, Louisiana.

As a part of the NC Programming team, you will be responsible for the NC programming for the manufacturing of flight articles. You will work with machinists and metrology on compensations for hardware to meet drawing specifications. The NC programmer may also support other areas in the factory such as robotic programming for machining and spray foam application. The NC programmer must also be open to learning additional equipment to support the program such as water jet, tube bender, and laser tracker.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides numerical control, machining and programming technical experience.

  • Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility.

  • Plans, creates, verifies and revises Machine Control Data (MCD), geometry and documentation that directs the operations for a complete spectrum of numerically controlled equipment required to manufacture and inspect parts, tools and assemblies for departmental work.

  • Plans and guides the development and integration of new machining techniques and manufacturing methods, processes, software and equipment.

  • Works under general direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Ability to read blueprints with understanding of Dimensioning and Tolerancing

  • Ability to work on your own with minimal supervision

  • 3+ years of experience with programing, setting-up and running lathes, grinders, mills, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines

  • 3+ years of experience machining tight tolerance, high value components

  • Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing environments and work statements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience working with large structures 

  • 3+ years of machine shop experience

  • 5+ years of experience working with Catia V5 programming

  • 5+ years of experience programming in Vericut

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $85,000 - $115,000

Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $102,000 - $138,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 05, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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