Lead CNC Programmer – Multi-Axis Mastery & Mentoring

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer III to take the lead on programming complex, multi-axis parts on brand-new Fanuc-controlled lathes and VTLs. You will own the programming from day one and mentor junior programmers to preserve the company’s legacy of precision in compression equipment used worldwide.

You will develop advanced CNC programs, tooling, and fixtures, while driving cycle-time reductions and efficiency gains across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years CNC programming and machining experience.
• Advanced CNC programming across multiple machine types.
• EdgeCam programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of solid modeling and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of advanced CNC programs for complex geometries and multi-axis machines.
• Develop tooling and fixture solutions that support high-precision production.
• Drive optimization efforts to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency across the shop floor.
• Mentor and train CNC Programmer I and II team members, building programming skill across the team.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for recurring machining issues.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements that scale.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis machining

EdgeCam

GD&T

Solid modeling

Metrology

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EdgeCam

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer III to take the lead on programming complex, multi-axis parts on brand-new Fanuc-controlled lathes and VTLs. You will own the programming from day one and mentor junior programmers to preserve the company’s legacy of precision in compression equipment used worldwide.

You will develop advanced CNC programs, tooling, and fixtures, while driving cycle-time reductions and efficiency gains across the shop floor.