CNC Programmer

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don't invent in isolation - we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview :

Creates and optimizes programs for multi-axis mills and lathes using Gibbs Cam software, working with large, complex parts, by performing the duties/responsibilities indicated below. This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

On-Site Houston, TX.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).

Key Responsibilities:

* Must be proficient with Gibbs Cam software

* Candidates without Gibbs Cam or Master Cam experience will not be considered

* Programming vertical and horizontal mills w/ 5 axis

* Programming vertical boring lathe w/ live tooling

* Programming horizontal lathe w/ live tooling

* Candidate should be comfortable working with and around very large and heavy parts

* Skills to create and develop programs from engineering drawings.

* Determine tooling requirements, control settings, machining methods, and routing steps

* Research new machining technologies and tooling to improve existing processes

* Maintain program database to distribute programs to machine centers

* Assist in design and development of tooling fixtures for improving part production and job flow.

* Develop manufacturing set-up, work instructions, and work center descriptions for operations in assigned areas.

* Provide support to the Maintenance Department to develop detailed instructions for all preventative and predictive maintenance tasks for the upkeep of all equipment in assigned areas.

* Collaborate with the Business Unit staff to ensure that all unit performance goals and objectives are supported.

* Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with all support functions.

* Troubleshoot processes in areas of responsibility.

* Develop best practice manufacturing processes

Critical Competencies for Success:

* Minimum of two-year (Associates) technical degree or equivalent preferred.

* Minimum of four years related experience in a manufacturing environment.

* Minimum of five years of work experience as a CNC Programmer or a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in fabrication

* Experience with fabricated flow and control valves used in the petroleum and chemical industries a plus

* Proven track record of the ability to engage with machinists and fabricators and works collaboratively to identify and present value-based solutions.

* Read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, work procedures, safety rules and similar documents.

* Effective written and verbal communication, including ability to explain technical issues in a manner for employee understanding.

* Proficient in creating and validating machining programs

* Mathematical skills:
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and geometry using whole and decimal numbers.

* Technical orientation with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

* Ability to read engineering blueprints and other technical drawings

* Understanding of MRP system and basic lean manufacturing practices

* Flexibility in adjusting to changes in daily priorities.

* Effective in cross-functional teamwork

* Strong organizational and project management skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and programming software

Pay range: $41/hr

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay…