CNC Programmer- Aerospace Manufacturing
Cascade Engineering Technologies · Canby, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Cascade Engineering Technologies (industrial) in Canby, MN. Support 3, 4, and 5-axis machining.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- GD&T, CNC, Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $74k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- ✓ CNC 39%
- ✓ Tooling 33%
- Value stream mapping 22%
- ✓ Machining 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Cascade Engineering TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Pay: 110,000+ depending on experience
Location: Canby, Oregon
Build Complex Aerospace Parts That Matter.
Cascade Engineering Technologies (CET) is hiring an experienced CNC Programmer to help drive production of precision aerospace components supporting defense and commercial aircraft programs.
If you enjoy solving machining challenges, programming complex parts, improving processes, and seeing your work hit the floor quickly—this is a role where you can make a real impact.
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Why Join CET?
- ✓Work on complex aerospace components
- ✓Support 3, 4, and 5-axis machining
- ✓Opportunity to improve processes and influence production
- ✓Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing company
- ✓Tight-knit team where strong performers are valued
requirements
and contribute to a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Requirements
- ✓3+ years of CNC programming using Mastercam.
- ✓3+ years of machining experience.
- ✓Experience programming 3, 4, and/or 5-axis CNC machines.
- ✓Proficiency Mastercam programming complex parts on 4axis, 3+2, and 5axis processes.
- ✓Strong understanding of G-code, M-code, tooling, and setting speeds and feeds.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and GD&T.
- ✓Eligible to work in the United States.
- ✓Experience with verification software such as Vericut preferred.
- ✓Experience machining aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and/or Inconel preferred.
- ✓Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
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Job Description
Job Description Cascade Engineering Technologies- Senior CNC Programmer
What You’ll Do
- •Develop CNC programs using Mastercam.
- •Create and optimize toolpaths, cutting strategies, and machining processes.
- •Review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
- •Support setup, prove-out, and first article activities for new and existing parts.
- •Troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, and machining issues.
- •Work with machinists, engineers, and production leaders to improve quality, cycle times, and efficiency.
- •Document programming methods, setup notes, tooling requirements, and process improvements.
- •Support continuous improvement efforts across machining operations.
- •Follow all safety
Benefits
- •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- •401(k)
- •401(k) matching
- •Quarterly bonus opportunity after 6 months
- •Health savings account
- •Flexible spending account
- •Life insurance
- •Paid time off
- •Referral program