CNC Operator (Weekend - Night Shift)

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

This is an Operator/Programmer role primarily responsible for machining operations, while also supporting programming activities on the shop floor. The role balances hands-on production work with programming responsibilities according to business needs. It includes troubleshooting and resolving production program issues; developing offline CNC programs for critical paths or bottlenecks based on shop-floor priorities; supporting new product introductions and project-related programming; and improving programming efficiency to optimize cycle times, increase throughput, and maximize machine utilization. The employee performs and accurately documents manufacturing activities in accordance with company objectives and quality standards. The position requires managing concurrent tasks and adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment. The employee sets up and operates lathes, mills, and CNC machines safely and efficiently, works from factory work orders, prints, and written or verbal instructions, and uses shop mathematics, charts, and tables. The role may involve operating more than one machine at a time, training and assisting other CNC set-up operators, and notifying the supervisor of shop and tooling requirements. The scheduled shift is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The employee must follow safety and environmental requirements, participate in EHS training, and complete other duties as departmental needs vary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Proficient in metal working.
Experience working with Mazak milling machines.
Proven ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Ability to sit for extended periods, at least two hours.
Ability to maneuver throughout 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 the assigned desk area.
Manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment.
Ability to manage several objectives simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and reassign priorities to complete assignments.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to respond to visual and aural cues.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree preferred.
Three or more years of work experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

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 set-up 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, potentially operating more than one machine simultaneously.
Manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Complete work safely and consistently follow safety requirements and company goals.
Follow environmental requirements and support the company’s environmental performance goals.
Complete and actively participate in other EHS training requirements.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as departmental needs require.