CNC Programmer – Mills & Lathes (GibbsCAM / NX CAM)
Company: General Plastics and Composites LP
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
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
ExperienceCNC 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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