CNC Programmer III
Cooper Machinery Services · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteProductFull-time
About the role
Get in on the ground floor with three brand-new lathes — all Fanuc controls, including VTL — and own the programming from day one. Cooper Machinery Services has been building the compression equipment that keeps oil, gas, and power moving since 1833 — legendary product lines like Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ that run in over 22,000 units worldwide. As a CNC Programmer III, you’ll sit at the top of that legacy: programming the complex, multi-axis parts that keep our reputation intact, and mentoring the next generation of programmers who will carry it forward.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of advanced CNC programs for complex geometries and multi-axis machines.
- Develop tooling and fixture solutions that support high-precision production.
- Drive optimization efforts to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency across the shop floor.
- Mentor and train CNC Programmer I and II team members, building programming skill across the team.
- Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for recurring machining issues.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements that scale.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- 7-9 years of CNC programming and machining experience.
- Advanced CNC programming expertise across multiple machine types.
- Strong knowledge of solid modeling.
- Advanced metrology and GD&T fluency.
- Comfortable writing clear technical documentation and process instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in CNC machining or CAD applications.
- EdgeCam programming experience.
- Unigraphics solid modeling experience.
Benefits
- Most benefits start on day one — no waiting period.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period).
- Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested on day one.
- Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.