CNC Operator/Programmer (Evening, and Weekend Day & Night Shift/s)

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is hiring a CNC Operator/Programmer for evening or weekend day and night shifts. This hybrid Operator/Programmer role is primarily focused on machining operations, with programming responsibilities on the shop floor as business needs require. The position involves machining with lathes, mills, and CNC machines; supporting production and programming needs; and performing and documenting manufacturing activities in accordance with company objectives and quality standards. Available schedules are evening shift Monday through Thursday, working 10 hours daily during the afternoon/evening; weekend day shift Friday through Sunday, working 12 hours daily; and weekend night shift Friday through Sunday, working 12 hours nightly. Day shift candidates are preferred to have Mazak lathe experience, with Haas and DMG lathe experience as a plus. Evening shift candidates are preferred to have Mazak mill experience, with Integrex and Haas mill experience as a plus. The position requires managing multiple concurrent tasks and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment. Employees are expected to work safely, follow safety and environmental requirements, participate in EHS training, and perform additional duties as departmental needs vary.

Requirements

Previous CNC machining experience.
High school diploma or equivalent education.
Proficiency in metalworking.
Proven ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to manage several objectives simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and reprioritize to complete assignments.
Ability to sit for extended periods, with a minimum of 2 hours.
Ability to maneuver to all areas of the office, shop, warehouse, or manufacturing plant.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items while working at an assigned desk area.
Manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
Ability to respond to visual and aural cues.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree.
Three or more years of work experience in the manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of EdgeCam or Fusion 360.
Day shift: Mazak lathe experience preferred; Haas and DMG lathe experience is a plus.
Evening shift: Mazak mill experience preferred; Integrex and Haas mill experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate lathes, mills, and CNC machines safely and efficiently.
Troubleshoot and resolve production program issues.
Develop offline CNC programs for critical paths or bottlenecks based on shop-floor priorities.
Support new product introductions and project-related programming activities.
Improve programming efficiency to optimize cycle times, increase throughput, and maximize machine utilization.
Perform and accurately document manufacturing activities in alignment with company objectives and quality standards.
Use shop mathematics, charts, and tables.
Train and assist other CNC setup operators.
Work from factory work orders, prints, and written or verbal instructions.
Notify the supervisor of shop and tooling requirements.
Operate CNC machines as assigned; may be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.
Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.
Complete work safely and consistently follow safety requirements and company safety goals.
Follow environmental requirements and participate in required EHS training.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as departmental needs require.