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

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

This is a hybrid CNC Operator/Programmer role with primary responsibility for machining operations and additional programming support on the shop floor, according to business needs. The position includes operating and setting up lathes, mills, and CNC machines safely and efficiently, while balancing hands-on production work with programming duties. The role supports production by troubleshooting program issues, developing offline CNC programs for critical paths or bottlenecks based on shop-floor priorities, and assisting with new product introductions and project-related programming. It also focuses on improving programming efficiency to optimize cycle times, increase throughput, and maximize machine utilization. Employees perform and accurately document manufacturing activities in accordance with company objectives and quality standards, manage concurrent tasks, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment. Available schedules include an evening shift Monday through Thursday, working 10 hours daily during the PM; a weekend day shift Friday through Sunday, working 12-hour days; and a weekend night shift Friday through Sunday, working 12-hour nights. Day shift candidates are preferred to have Mazak lathe experience, with Haas and DMG lathe experience a plus. Evening shift candidates are preferred to have Mazak mill experience, with Integrex and Haas mill experience a plus. The employee may operate more than one machine simultaneously, use shop mathematics, charts, and tables, and train or assist other CNC setup operators. Work is performed from factory work orders, prints, and written or verbal instructions. The employee notifies a supervisor of shop and tooling requirements and follows safety, environmental, and other EHS requirements.

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, respond to changing priorities, and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
Ability to sit for extended periods, for a minimum of two 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

Associates or technical degree.
Three or more years of work experience in the manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of EdgeCam or Fusion 360.
For day shift: Mazak lathe experience preferred; Haas and DMG lathe experience is a plus.
For 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 line with company objectives and quality standards.
Manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
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 assigned CNC machines, potentially operating more than one machine simultaneously.
Complete work safely and consistently follow safety requirements and company goals.
Follow environmental requirements and support company environmental performance goals.
Complete and actively participate in other EHS training requirements.