CNC Programmer (1st Shift | NW Houston, TX | Manufacturing)
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with experience in ProNest and EnRoute to develop, optimize, and release fabrication programs supporting our sheet metal and fabrication operations. This hands-on technical role is responsible for converting engineering designs into efficient CNC programs, maximizing material utilization, improving machine productivity, and ensuring high-quality fabrication output. The ideal candidate has strong sheet metal fabrication knowledge, experience programming CNC cutting and forming equipment, and a passion for continuous improvement. This is a highly collaborative position that works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Materials teams to keep manufacturing running efficiently and on schedule.
Requirements
- Technical degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, CAD/CAM, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience within a fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ProNest and EnRoute programming software.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, including cutting, routing, forming, and press brake operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and Bills of Material.
- Working knowledge of CNC equipment, tooling, material behavior, feeds, speeds, and machine capabilities.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing/ERP systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting plasma, laser, router, or press brake operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of fabrication planning, production scheduling, and workflow optimization.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and electronic work order management
Responsibilities
- Create, optimize, and release CNC programs, nests, and machine files using ProNest and EnRoute.
- Program fabrication equipment including routers, shears, press brakes, and other CNC machinery.
- Develop efficient nesting strategies to maximize material yield, reduce scrap, and improve throughput.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs) to ensure manufacturability and accuracy.
- Convert production work orders into executable fabrication programs and machine-ready files.
- Maintain tooling libraries, bend allowances, machine parameters, and fabrication documentation.
- Support press brake programming, tooling selection, bend sequencing, and forming strategies.
- Partner with fabrication operators to resolve programming, setup, and production issues.
- Collaborate with Engineering to address design changes, manufacturability concerns, and drawing revisions.
- Work with Materials and Production teams to ensure jobs are production-ready and materials are available.
- Adjust priorities and program schedules to support changing production demands and machine capacity.
- Continuously improve nesting strategies, machine utilization, and overall fabrication efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and cycle times.
- Ensure programs and fabricated parts meet print requirements, tolerances, and quality standards.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support other manufacturing programming and fabrication activities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
