CNC Programmer – Mills & Lathes; GibbsCAM​/NX CAM

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

CNC Programmer – Mills & Lathes (Gibbs

CAM / 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 Gibbs
  
  CAM 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

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