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Machine Programmer III
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Machine Programmer with our client in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create NC programs for CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis mills, multi-axis lathes, and VTLs to ensure engineering requirements are met
- Develop machining strategies to translate design data into machined hardware
- Develop and manage setup sheets
- Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing engineers, and machinists
- Design custom tools and fixtures as needed
- Provide DFM/DFMA feedback
- Drive process improvements in both machining operations and administrative workflows
- Conduct product acceptance in accordance with company policy
- Maintain configuration control on files and job records
- Work safely within an industrial environment
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of NC programming experience
- Siemens NX / Unigraphics experience
- Vericut or equivalent program verification software experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994
- Experience with tool and fixture design
- Setup sheet creation and management
- Cutter selection and custom cutter design as needed
- Feed and speed calculations
- Experience machining Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys
- Familiarity with DFMA principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with precision hand tools and personal computers
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize work and meet project deadlines
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Mastercam 2017 or higher is a plus
- Machinist experience
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Onsite Huntsville, AL
- Pay rate: $55-$65/hr
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kelsey Servin
I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!