CNC Mill Programmer/Machinist

Paycom - ATS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer/Machinist to lead programming from 3D models or drawings through setup, prove-out and production. You will independently program with Autodesk Inventor/Fusion CAM, select tooling, establish work holding, and conduct first-article inspections to ensure high-quality parts.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specs, developing efficient toolpaths, setting feeds and speeds, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming and operating CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls.
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Inventor/Fusion CAM software.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling processes, tooling, work holding, feeds and speeds.
• Ability to set up machines independently and prove out programs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to own jobs from programming to finished part.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling machines using Autodesk Inventor CAM.
• Set up and operate CNC milling machines using Fanuc controls.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and specs.
• Develop efficient toolpaths and select tooling, feeds and speeds.
• Set up machines with workholding, tooling, offsets, coordinates.
• Load, prove out, troubleshoot, and modify CNC programs.
• Operate mills and monitor machining processes in production.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers and micrometers.

Skills

Fanuc controls

Engineering drawings interpretation

GD&T

Independent ownership

Troubleshooting mindset

Education

Machining trade school or technical degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor CAM

Autodesk Fusion CAM

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Houston, TX 77086, We are seeking an experienced CNC Mill Programmer/Machinist to join our manufacturing team in a hands-on role taking parts from 3D models or drawings through programming, setup, prove-out, and production. Beyond basic operation or setup, this position requires a true machinist who can independently program using Autodesk Inventor/Fusion CAM software, select tooling, establish work holding, perform first-article inspections, and consistently produce high-quality parts efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling machines using Autodesk Inventor CAM.
• Set up an operate CNC milling machines using Fanuc controls.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Develop efficient toolpaths, select appropriate tooling, and establish feeds and speeds.
• Set up CNC milling machines, including work holding, tooling, offsets, and work coordinates.
• Load, prove out, troubleshoot, and modify CNC programs in Autodesk Inventor CAM.
• Operate CNC mills and monitor machining processes during production.
• Inspect finished parts using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and programming issues.
• Optimize programs to improve cycle time, tool life, part quality, and repeatability.
• Maintain accurate setup documentation and tooling information.
• Work closely with engineering, management and personnel to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Qualifications: Required

• Proven experience programming and operating CNC milling machines with Fanuc controls.
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Inventor/Fusion CAM software.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling processes, tooling, work holding, feeds and speeds.
• Ability to set up machines independently and prove out programs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of jobs from programming through finished part.

Preferred

• Experience programming with Autodesk Inventor CAM.
• 3-5+ years of CNC machining/programming experience.
• Experience with 3-, 4-, or 5-axis CNC mills.
• Experience machining aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and other common materials.
• Experience with tight-tolerance machining
• Experience with production and prototype/low-volume work.
• Familiarity with Fanuc CNC controls.
• Experience designing fixtures or work holding.
• Machining trade school, technical degree, or equivalent practical experience.