CNC Machinist OperatorProgrammer

John Crane; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc currently seeks a CNC Programmer/Operator with at least 3 years of CNC experience to set up, program, and run lathes and mills in a production environment. The role emphasizes precision, adherence to drawings, and safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates will have proficiency with Mazak lathes/mills or Haas machines, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read blueprints. This on-site position offers day and evening shifts in a collaborative, global team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical school training and machinist knowledge.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool programming and operating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret machine drawings.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations and solve basic technical problems.
• CNC programmer/operator compensated based on expertise and efficiency.
• Can operate at least two CNC machine tools.
• Previous manual machinist experience is a plus.
• Detail oriented with independent judgment and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up, write programs, edit existing programs, and operate CNC machines (lathes and mills).
• Maintain tolerances within .0003” and follow procedures from routings and prints.
• Work from work orders, prints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Learn/adapt programming languages per machine and adjust parameters as directed.
• Inspect work with micrometers, bore gauges, calipers to verify specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report equipment issues to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and manage time reports.
• Handle multiple priorities and complete tasks timely.

Skills

CNC machining experience

CNC programming

Read and interpret drawings

Operate multiple CNC machines

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical school training

Tools

Mazak lathe

Mazak mill

Haas lathe

DMG lathe

Integrex

Haas mill

Job description

Job Description

Must have previous CNC machining experience.

One Day and one Evening slot is available.

Day Shift (Hours: Mon - Thurs from 5a - 5p) and Evening Shift (Mon - Thurs from 5p - 5a) available.

Day shift prefers someone with experience on Mazak lathe (exp. on Haas and DMG lathe is a plus).

Evening shift prefers someone with experience on Mazak mill (exp. on Integrex and Haas mill is a plus).

Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required.

• Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”.
• Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
• Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.
• Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions.
• Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.
• Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
• Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Make proper labor and time reports.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
• Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
• Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
• CNC Programmer/Operator will be compensated in accordance with defined expertise, experience and production efficiency.
• Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
• Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
• Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERG's) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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