Sr. Machinist Programmer / CNC Programmer
DRT Holdings · Sidney, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at DRT Holdings (industrial) in Sidney, OH. If you're an experienced CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex machining challenges and partnering directly with production teams, this opportunity offers a hands-on environment where your expertise will.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, GD&T, AS9100, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 63 live postings that list pay, out of 970 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 43 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 59%
- ✓ Tooling 43%
- ✓ Machining 41%
- ✓ CNC 36%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- 5S 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, AS9100, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at DRT Holdings
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from DRT HoldingsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
### What You'll Do
- ◆Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam and/or Siemens NX CAM
- ◆Support CNC Mills, Lathes, VTLs, and Multi-Axis Machining Centers
- ◆Create machining strategies for complex aerospace components
- ◆Determine tooling, fixturing, setup requirements, and manufacturing methods
- ◆Generate setup sheets, operation instructions, and manufacturing documentation
- ◆Conduct machine prove-outs and production launches
- ◆Interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and GD&T
requirements
- ✓Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor
- ✓Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
- ✓Support first article inspections and process validations
- ✓Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost reduction, throughput, and efficiency
- ✓Maintain revision-controlled CNC programs and manufacturing documentation
### What We're Looking For
- ✓*Required Qualifications**
- ✓Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- ✓5+ years of CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering experience
- ✓Strong Mastercam programming experience
- ✓Experience with Siemens NX CAM preferred
- ✓Experience programming CNC Lathes, VTLs, Milling Centers, and Multi-Axis equipment
- ✓Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and fixtures
- ✓Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
- ✓Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- ✓Experience in aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments preferred
- ✓*Preferred Qualifications**
- ✓Aerospace manufacturing
- ✓5-Axis CNC programming
- ✓AS9100 environments
- ✓Fixture and tooling design
- ✓Production prove-outs and process development
- ✓Tight-tolerance machining
- ✓Process optimization and continuous improvement
### Ideal Candidate Background
This position is well suited for experienced CNC Programmers, Senior CNC Programmers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Tooling Engineers, CNC Leads, and advanced Machinists looking to leverage their programming and manufacturing expertise in a highly technical aerospace environment.
### Apply Today
If you're passionate about CNC machining, process improvement, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace production, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to precision, quality, and continuous innovation.
### ITAR and DRT Aerospace
DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export-controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. As a result, employment is contingent upon the successful verification of eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Candidates will be required to provide documentation supporting their eligibility if selected for employment.
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## Sr. Machinist Programmer
\*\*Aerospace Manufacturing
Mastercam
Siemens NX
CNC Programming
Day 1 Benefits\*\*
- •*Salary:** Competitive Pay + Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match
- •*Shift(s) Available:** Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
DRT Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Machinist Programmer to support the production of mission-critical aerospace components. This highly visible role combines CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, process development, and shop-floor support to drive operational excellence, quality, and on-time delivery.
If you're an experienced CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex machining challenges and partnering directly with production teams, this opportunity offers a hands-on environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact.
### Why Join DRT Aerospace?
At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.
- •*Benefits Include:**
- •Competitive Pay + Bonus
- •Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match
- •Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday
- •Career advancement opportunities
- •Training and professional development
- •Tuition Reimbursement Program
- •Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment
