CNC & CAM Programmer II (2nd Shift)

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC is looking for a CNC & CAM Programmer II for the 2nd Shift in Stafford, TX. This role focuses on developing and validating CNC machining programs for both metal and plastic components, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ CNC programming experience and be skilled in ESPRIT software, with additional knowledge of SolidWorks/PDM preferred. The position may require weekend and overtime work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ CNC programming experience.
• 5+ years in multi-axis mill-turn and 5-axis multiblade machinery.
• Some experience with SolidWorks/PDM.
• Ability to understand and promote safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate CNC machining programs.
• Optimize machining strategies for various materials.
• Perform machine setup and initial runs.
• Continuously improve programming strategies.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machinery operation

Toolpath simulation

Process optimization

Material handling techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Engineering discipline

Tools

ESPRIT software

SolidWorks

Job description

Chart Industries is currently seeking a CNC & CAM Programmer II (2nd Shift) based in Stafford, TX.

Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477

What Will You Do?

CNC Programming & Validation

• Develop, optimize, and validate CNC machining programs for metal & plastic components.
• Simulate toolpaths to detect and prevent errors before production.
• Ensure CAD programming aligns with manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Recommend cutting tool purchase and catalog accordingly.

Process Optimization & Material Understanding

• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and material properties to refine programming.
• Optimize machining strategies for hard and soft materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, tooling design, and aerospace-level tolerances.
• Required to check prints with design engineering for accuracy and correct information on prints.
• Verifies solid models to prints and red lines back to Engineering.
• Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.
• Recommends fixture requirements.
• Perform machine setup, initial runs, troubleshooting, and post-machining inspections.
• Continuously improve programming strategies and material handling techniques.

Your Experience Should Be…

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ CNC programming; 5+ years in multi-axis mill-turn machinery and 5-axis multiblade mill-turn machinery using ESPRIT software highly preferred.
• Some experience with SolidWorks/PDM.
• Ability to understand and promote safety standards and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate respectfully, orally and in writing, to build both internal and external relationships.
• Must be able to routinely follow work orders and understand customer specifications with attention to safety and quality.
• Must be able to work weekend when needed to support our customer needs.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift or hybrid 1st/2nd shift.