CNC Programmer

PROENERGY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY seeks a skilled CNC programmer to assess and maintain our CNC equipment at the Houston facility. You will read blueprints, input design specifications, adjust cutting paths, and perform quality checks on produced parts.

Reports To: Engineering Manager; Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041. Requires 7+ years of 5-axis CNC experience, high school diploma plus 2-year technical degree, and fluent English; US work authorization and pre-employment checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a two-year technical trade degree or completion of a machinist apprenticeship. OJT may be acceptable.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience programming, setting up, and operating 5 Axis CNC equipment.
• Must be fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• US work authorization is required; no visa sponsorship.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC machine programs for production on various 5 Axis CNC machines; set up and qualify parts.
• Prepare sequence logic for machining operations and tooling changes.
• Troubleshoot non-conformances from programming errors and support tooling improvements.
• Train setup technicians and read/interpret blueprints and models.
• Load materials, input designs, adjust machine settings, and ensure product quality.

Skills

5 Axis CNC

G&M coding

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Tooling selection

Education

Two-year technical trade degree

Tools

Vericut

Post Processor editing

Macro programming

Job description

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world— is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

We are looking to hire a skilled CNC programmer to assess and maintain our CNC equipment. As a CNC programmer, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical blueprints, inputting the design specifications, adjusting the machine cutting paths, and performing quality checks on the final product. You may also be required to perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process.

To ensure success as a CNC Programmer, you should have extensive experience working in manufacturing, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work unsupervised. Ultimately, a top-class CNC programmer works quickly and efficiently, ensuring all products meet the specifications of the client.

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities

• Create CNC machine programs for production: Set up/ Qualify/ and ensure part conformance on various 5 Axis CNC machines.
• May require some production operation
• Prepare sequence logic for machining operations necessary for set up and production
• Assist in the concept design of required tools and gages, support changes to existing tools and fixtures as improvements are identified.
• Thorough understanding of G and M coding
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and tool path application necessary to perform the operations.
• Trouble shoot non-conformances derived from programming errors
• Train setup technicians.
• Reading and interpreting technical blueprints and design models.
• Loading raw materials into the CNC machine.
• Inputting the product design into the computer modeling software.
• Choosing and loading the correct cutting tools for the job.
• Adjusting machine settings to the desired product specifications.
• Troubleshooting issues during the manufacturing process.
• Completing quality control tests during the manufacturing stage and on the final product.
• Cleaning and maintaining the machine.
• Training new staff on machine operation procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and two-year technical trade degree or completion of a machinist apprenticeship program. On Job Training (OJT) may be acceptable.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience programming, setting up, and operating 5 Axis CNC equipment
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years in CNC Multi Axis machining- application of proper machining strategies and techniques with superalloys, steel, stainless steel and forgings.
• Post Processor editing
• Macro programming
• CNC programming and setup of 5 Axis Vertical Mill (Trunnion Style Table)
• CNC programming and setup of 5 Axis Vertical Mill Turn
• CNC programming and setup of 5+ Axis Profile Grinders
• CNC programming and setup of 5 Water Jet
• CNC programming and setup of 5 Axis Wire EDM
• Familiar with machine probing and programming
• Vericut Experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.