CNC Programmer

CNC Programmer / Machinist

Location: Houston, TX Area

Employment Type: Direct Hire Benefited

Compensation: $35 $48 per hour

Shift: 3-week rotating

Position Summary

Our steel pipe processing client is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Machinist to support the company's maintenance machining department. This role is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC and manual machine tools used to produce and repair components required for plant production equipment. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a combination of CNC mills, CNC lathes, and manual machines, generating programs using Mastercam or editing programs directly at the machine control. This role supports internal manufacturing operations by producing replacement parts, tooling components, and repair items used throughout the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes used to produce maintenance and repair components for plant equipment.
• Generate CNC programs using Mastercam or edit and optimize programs directly at the machine control interface.
• Setup and machine parts on equipment including Okuma CNC machines (OSP controls), Mori Seiki CNC lathes with live tooling, and Mazak vertical machining centers.
• Operate and machine parts on manual engine lathes and knee mills when required for one-off components or repair work.
• Utilize CNC machine controls including Okuma OSP, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and Mazatrol to adjust programs, offsets, and machining parameters.
• Perform complete machine setups including tooling selection, workholding, fixture alignment, and program verification.
• Produce replacement components such as shafts, bushings, adapters, brackets, and tooling parts used for plant maintenance and production equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and worn components to recreate parts when necessary.
• Verify part dimensions using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other inspection tools.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust programs, tooling, or machining parameters to ensure part accuracy and production efficiency.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to support equipment repairs and minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Maintain safe machining practices and follow all plant safety procedures and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience programming or editing programs for CNC mills and/or CNC lathes
• Experience performing machine setup and operation
• Ability to operate both CNC and manual machining equipment
• Proficiency reading blueprints and machining drawings
• Familiarity with CNC controls such as Okuma, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, or Mazatrol
• Experience creating or editing toolpaths using Mastercam or directly at the control
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in machining environments

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing environment
• Shop area does not have air conditioning during summer months
• Position operates on a rotating shift schedule, alternating between day shift and night shift approximately every three weeks