Advanced CNC & CAM Programmer

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Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477

“Chart’s vision is to be the global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of cryogenic process technologies and equipment for the Nexus of Clean - clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials, regardless of molecule.” – Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries

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

CNC Programming & Validation

• 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.
• Required to recommend cutting tool purchase and catalog accordingly.

Process Optimization & Material Understanding

• 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.
• Required to check prints with design engineering for accuracy and correct information on prints.
• Verifies solid models to prints and red lines back to Engineering
• Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.
• Recommends 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’ CNC programming; 10+ years in multi-axis mill-turn machinery and 5-axis multiblade 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 be able to 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, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.