CNC Operator (Weekend - Night Shift)

Smiths Group•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

This Operator/Programmer role is primarily responsible for machining operations while also supporting shop-floor programming activities as business needs require. The employee balances hands-on production work with programming responsibilities, including troubleshooting production program issues, developing offline CNC programs for critical paths or bottlenecks, and supporting new product introductions and project-related programming. The role also improves programming efficiency to optimize cycle times, increase throughput, and maximize machine utilization. The employee performs and accurately documents manufacturing activities in alignment with company objectives and quality standards, manages multiple concurrent tasks, and adapts to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment. Duties include safely setting up and operating lathes, mills, and CNC machines; applying shop mathematics and using charts and tables; training and assisting other CNC setup operators; following factory work orders, prints, and written or verbal instructions; and notifying the supervisor of shop and tooling requirements. The employee operates CNC machines as assigned and may operate more than one machine simultaneously. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Additional duties may vary based on departmental needs. The employee must work safely, follow company safety and environmental requirements, and participate in required EHS training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Proficiency in metalworking.
Experience working with Mazak milling machines.
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 and changing priorities.
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 the 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 preferred.
Three or more years of manufacturing industry work experience 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 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 and, when required, more than one machine simultaneously.
Manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
Complete work safely, follow safety and environmental requirements, and participate in required EHS training.