CNC Programmer

Position Summary

The Senior CNC Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving CNC programs and machining-related routing operations to support safe, predictable, and cost-effective production. This role supports vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, and CNC lathes. The position plays a key role in maintaining accurate cycle times, routing integrity, and process consistency within JD Edwards. This is a hands-on programming position in a high-mix, low- to medium-volume machining environment.

Key Position Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain CNC programs using Edgecam.
• Program 4-axis CNC lathes, vertical mills, and horizontal machining centers.
• Lead first-piece prove-outs and validate setup and cycle times.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, and tooling strategies.
• Support machinists during setup and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Maintain consistent, repeatable machining processes.
• Update, create, and maintain machining-related routers in JD Edwards, including:
  • Operation sequencing
  • Work center assignments
  • Setup and cycle time standards
  • Machining notes
• Ensure routing accuracy supports scheduling and capacity planning.
• Update machining instructions through the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process when required.
• Improve cycle time consistency.
• Reduce scrap and rework through programming discipline.
• Standardize machining practices across similar part families.
• Support continued development of bill-only routing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve unattended mill operation where feasible.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Strong Edgecam programming experience.
• Experience programming 4-axis CNC Lathes, Vertical Machining centers, and Horizontal machining centers.
• Experience working with CNC controls (Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Mori Seiki type controls).
• Experience maintaining machining routers within JD Edwards or a similar ERP system.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Prior hands-on machinist experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in oil & gas, compressor, or heavy industrial components.
• Experience improving setup time and cycle time consistency.
• Experience supporting routing standardization initiatives.

Education

Associate's degree in manufacturing or related field or equivalent related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or up to 5 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Regular on-time physical attendance is required.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time and throughout the day in a machine shop environment.
• Duties require verbal communication abilities, visual acuity, accuracy in reading data, and manual coordination and dexterity in handling items and operating computer equipment.

Work Schedule & Location

This position is offered on-site at our Houston Manufacturing Facility. The position works full-time, Monday - Friday. Local candidates only, no relocation offered at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. CECO is not able to sponsor employment visas for this role.