CNC Programmer Position

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Texas Shapes is seeking an experienced, full-time  CNC Office Programmer to join our team in Houston, TX. This is a  dedicated office-based programming position , not a hybrid programmer/operator role.

Texas Shapes has been in business for 39 years specializing in precision oilfield manufacturing, utilizing CNC Lathes and Vertical 4-Axis Machining Centers. If you have strong CAM programming expertise, deep machine shop experience, and a proven ability to optimize standard G-code for complex components, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, and edit CNC programs for Lathes and 4-Axis Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) using CAM systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to establish proper manufacturing sequences.
• Read, interpret, manually edit, and troubleshoot raw "G" and "M" code programs to ensure maximum efficiency and machine safety.
• Collaborate with shop floor machinists to resolve setup issues, optimize toolpaths, and refine production processes.
• Maintain organized programming archives, tool lists, and setup documentation for repetitive and custom oilfield parts.

Required Qualifications

• Machining Experience: Previous hands-on machining background is  required .
• Software Expertise: Proven experience with graphics programming CAM systems.
• Machine & Control Familiarity: Hands-on or programming experience with  Mori Seiki and  Doosan PUMA equipment using  Fanuc controls .
• Blueprint Reading: Strong capability to read and interpret detailed manufacturing drawings and customer prints.
• G-Code Fluency: Proficient in reading, writing, and editing raw G-code programs directly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compact II programming experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in oilfield manufacturing and machining heavy alloys.

Why Join Texas Shapes?

• Job Stability: Long-term, consistent workload within a well-established Houston machine shop.
• Focused Role: Pure programming environment without shop floor operating responsibilities.