Advanced CNC & CAM Programmer

Advanced CNC & CAM Programmer

Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477

Company: Chart Industries

Chart Industries is currently seeking an Advanced CNC & CAM Programmer based in Stafford, TX.

• Develop, optimize, and validate CNC machining programs for turbo machinery components.
• Simulate toolpaths to detect and prevent errors before production.
• Ensure CAD programming aligns with manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Recommend cutting tool purchase and catalog accordingly.

• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and material properties to refine programming.
• Optimize machining strategies for hard and soft material.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, tooling design, and aerospace-level tolerances.

• Check prints with design engineering for accuracy and correct information on prints.
• Verify solid models to prints and red lines back to Engineering.
• Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.
• Recommend fixture requirements.
• Perform machine setup, initial runs, troubleshooting, and post-machining inspections.
• Continuously improve programming strategies and material handling techniques.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required;
  Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of CNC programming; 10+ years in multi‑axis mill‑turn machinery and 5‑axis multi‑blade mill‑turn machinery using ESPRIT & Hypermill software highly preferred.
• Some experience with Solid Works/PDM.
• Ability to understand and promote safety standards and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate respectfully, orally and in writing, to build both internal and external relationships.
• Must routinely follow work orders and understand customer specifications with attention to safety and quality.
• Must be able to work weekend when needed to support our customer needs.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non‑discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.