Senior CNC Programmer – Aerospace
Skillsource Group, Inc. · New Britain, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Skillsource Group, Inc. (industrial) in New Britain, CT.
- They ask for
- 10+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, CATIA / NX
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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 670 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$104k, from 85 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- Tooling 40%
- ✓ CNC 33%
- Machining 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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- 4
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- 5
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Full description from Skillsource Group, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
A leading manufacturing placement service is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer for a direct-hire position near New Britain, CT. This role requires at least 10 years of multi-axis CNC programming experience, preferably within the aerospace industry. Proficiency in Unigraphics NX and knowledge of aerospace metals is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including medical coverage. This opportunity is permanent, not contract-based.
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