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In this role, you’ll translate engineering designs into efficient shop-floor processes by creating CAM programs, refining G-code, selecting tooling and supporting first-article setups. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional interested in building advanced CNC programming and manufacturing expertise.\n\nWork That Matters\nAt Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. 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