CNC Machinist - Programmer / Operator Production - John Crane - Port Arthur

Smiths Group plc; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group plc in Port Arthur, Texas, is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer/Operator. The successful candidate will set up, write, and operate CNC machinery while maintaining strict quality standards.

Must have at least 3 years of CNC programming and operating experience. You will collaborate with teams while ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.

Join us and contribute to our commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC machining programming and operating experience; 5 years preferred.
• Able to operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
• Good verbal, written, problem-solving, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, writes programs, edits programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery.
• Maintain quality and tolerances within .0003".
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed.

Skills

CNC machining programming

Operating CNC machine tools

Precision measuring instruments

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical school education

Job description

Job Description

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 machining programming and operating experience; 5 years preferred.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments
• Demonstrated numerical control machining skills with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work-related machine documentation.
• 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.
• 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.
• CNC Programmer/Operator will be compensated in accordance with defined expertise, experience and production efficiency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.