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CNC Programmer / Operator

John Crane
Pasadena, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required.

  • Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”.
  • Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties.
  • Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine.
  • Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions.
  • Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc.
  • Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen.
  • Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor.
  • Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
  • Make proper labor and time reports.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience.
  • Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings.
  • Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems.
  • NC Programmer / Operator will be compensated in accordance with defined expertise, experience and production efficiency.
  • Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools.
  • Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist.
  • Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment.
  • Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required.
  • Capable of handling multiple priorities.
  • Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Additional Information

    With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

    Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

    Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

    We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

    At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc )

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