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

📍 Houston, TX | Full-Time | Day Shift

General Plastics & Composites, LP is hiring an experienced CNC Programmer to join our Engineering team in Orem, Utah. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and standardizing CNC programs to support safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

This position is ideal for a hands-on CNC Programmer who enjoys working closely with the shop floor, improving processes, and programming complex parts for CNC mills and lathes.

What You’ll Do

As a CNC Programmer, you will:

• Create and modify 3D models from engineering drawings
• Read and interpret engineering prints, blueprints, and GD&T
• Develop, optimize, and maintain CNC programs using GibbsCAM and NX CAM
• Generate and edit G-code for CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Design machining processes including tooling selection, fixturing, and machining strategies
• Standardize machining practices to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Support shop floor operations by:
  • Monitoring first articles
  • Assisting with setups and tooling
  • Troubleshooting machining and programming issues
• Research and implement new machining methods, tooling, and process improvements
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup time and non-conformances
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company policies

Required Skills & Technical Experience

CNC Programming & CAM

• Strong experience with GibbsCAM and NX CAM
• Expert-level G-code and M-code knowledge
• Ability to adjust speeds, feeds, tooling, and machining strategies
• CNC program creation, editing, and optimization

Machines & Controls

• CNC mills and CNC lathes
• Live-tooling lathes
• 4-axis CNC mills
• Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls

Engineering & Quality

• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Ability to interpret engineering prints and technical specifications
• Experience supporting first-article inspections and production readiness

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming or related manufacturing experience
• Advanced CAD/CAM skills including model manipulation and machine template generation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with shop floor teams
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environments preferred
• High attention to detail and process consistency

Schedule & Employment Details

• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Director of Engineering
• Location: Houston, TX

About General Plastics & Composites, LP

General Plastics & Composites is committed to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) excellence. Team members are expected to take pride in their work, follow established processes, and continuously seek improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer