5 Axis Machinist

About the role

Smith & Company is an engineering-driven precision machining company supporting aerospace and defense programs. We program real 5-axis work—complex geometry, tight tolerances, challenging materials, and NPI heavy programs—on world-class equipment. This is not a desk-only CAM role. You’ll be on the floor, at the machine, and in the details—owning the process from model to metal.

Responsibilities

• Program complex 5-axis CNC parts using Siemens NX
• Develop and optimize toolpaths for Heller, Hermle, and Zayer platforms
• Support machines running Siemens One and Heidenhain TNC 7 controls
• Lead programming for NPI, first-run builds, and complex production work
• Collaborate closely with machinists, quality, and engineering during prove-outs
• Create clean, production-ready programs, setup documentation, and standards
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement on the shop floor

Requirements

• Proven experience programming 5-axis CNC machining centers
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (multi-axis, surfacing, complex toolpaths)
• Experience supporting Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other high-complexity machining
• Strong understanding of GD&T, fixturing strategy, and material behavior
• Comfortable working directly with machines and operators
• Project / program management, including direct customer engagement

Qualifications

• U.S. Person eligible to work on ITAR-regulated programs
• Frequent standing and walking on the shop floor
• Frequent sitting while programming and reviewing models
• Reaching, including overhead, during machine support and setup reviews
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs (tooling, fixtures, components)
• Ability to work around large machines, moving equipment, and cranes

Skills

• Strong technical skills in 5-axis CNC programming
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and Heidenhain controls
• Experience with aerospace and defense machining
• Understanding of GD&T and fixturing strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Competitive salaried compensation aligned with experience

Brand-new, climate-controlled facility with all new equipment

Direct access to leadership—engineering has a real voice here

Work on high-visibility aerospace & defense programs

Long-term growth with a company scaling the right way