CNC Programmer – Mills & Lathes (GibbsCAM / NX CAM)

At a Glance

Company: General Plastics & Composites, LP
Location: Houston, TX (6910 E Orem Dr, Houston, TX 77075)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive – based on experience
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior / Experienced
Department: Engineering

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued growth and increasing program complexity across GP&C’s advanced manufacturing operations.

As a CNC Programmer at General Plastics & Composites, you’ll play a critical role in developing and optimizing machining processes for tight-tolerance, mission-critical components, working closely with both engineering and the shop floor to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality production.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Create and modify 3D models from engineering drawings
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering prints, and GD&T
• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using GibbsCAM and NX CAM
• Generate, edit, and troubleshoot G-code and M-code
• Design machining strategies including:
  • Tool selection
  • Fixturing
  • Speeds and feeds
• Support shop floor execution by:
  • Monitoring first articles
  • Assisting with setups and tooling
  • Troubleshooting machining and programming issues
• Standardize machining processes to improve:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Delivery
  • Cost
• Research and implement new tooling, methods, and process improvements
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup time and non-conformances
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow company policies

This is a hands-on programming role with real ownership of process quality and performance.

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Machines, Controls & Software

Machines:

• CNC Mills
• CNC Lathes
• Live-tooling lathes
• 4-axis CNC mills

Controls:

• Fanuc
• Mitsubishi

CAM Software:

• GibbsCAM
• NX CAM

Inspection Tools:

• Standard precision measurement tools
• First-article and in-process inspection methods

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC programming or related manufacturing experience
• Strong experience with GibbsCAM and NX CAM
• Expert-level G-code and M-code knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, speeds, and feeds
• Experience supporting production and first-article readiness
• Ability to work closely with shop floor teams

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with live-tooling lathes and 4-axis machining
• Background in Lean Manufacturing environments
• Experience programming complex geometries and tight tolerances

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Composites
• Metals and alloys
• Hybrid material components

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Why Machinists & Programmers Like Working Here

Programmers choose General Plastics & Composites because:

• Advanced, vertically integrated manufacturing
• Modern CNC equipment and CAM systems
• Strong collaboration between engineering and the shop floor
• High-skill, non-repetitive work
• Emphasis on process ownership and continuous improvement
• A culture that values precision, accountability, and teamwork

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, long-term work in a growing operation

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