CNC Programmer Position
texas shapesGrapeland (TX)
About the role
Job Description:
Job Description About the RoleTexas Shapes is seeking an experienced, full-time CNC Office Programmer to join our team in Houston, TX. This is a dedicated office-based programming position, not a hybrid programmer/operator role. Texas Shapes has been in business for 39 years specializing in precision oilfield manufacturing, utilizing CNC Lathes and Vertical 4-Axis Machining Centers. If you have strong CAM programming expertise, deep machine shop experience, and a proven ability to optimize standard G-code for complex components, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Create, optimize, and edit CNC programs for Lathes and 4-Axis Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) using CAM systems.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to establish proper manufacturing sequences.
Read, interpret, manually edit, and troubleshoot raw "G" and "M" code programs to ensure maximum efficiency and machine safety.
Collaborate with shop floor machinists to resolve setup issues, optimize toolpaths, and refine production processes.
Maintain organized programming archives, tool lists, and setup documentation for repetitive and custom oilfield parts.
Required Qualifications:
Machining Experience: Previous hands-on machining background is required.
Software Expertise: Proven experience with graphics programming CAM systems.
Machine & Control Familiarity: Hands-on or programming experience with Mori Seiki and Doosan PUMA equipment using Fanuc controls.
Blueprint Reading: Strong capability to read and interpret detailed manufacturing drawings and customer prints.
G-Code Fluency: Proficient in reading, writing, and editing raw G-code programs directly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Compact II programming experience is a plus.
Prior experience in oilfield manufacturing and machining heavy alloys.
Why Join Texas Shapes?
Job Stability: Long-term, consistent workload within a well-established Houston machine shop.
Focused Role: Pure programming environment without shop floor operating responsibilities.
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