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"Chart's vision is to be the global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of cryogenic process technologies and equipment for the Nexus of Clean - clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials, regardless of molecule." - Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries

"Cooler Together" - Chart's principal focus is the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so that's how we got our "Cooler By Design" tagline.  Of course, we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. What's more, we're problem solvers and strive to work together as a team, making us "Cooler Together".  With our acquisition of Howden, we're also "Stronger Together". Customers don't come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. Chart is looking for bright, talented candidates that have a desire for a career in an exciting and evolving industry. 

Chart Industries is currently seeking a CNC & CAM Programmer II (2nd Shift) based in Stafford, TX. 

CNC Programming & Validation

• Develop, optimize, and validate CNC machining programs for metal & plastic components.
• Simulate toolpaths to detect and prevent errors before production.
• Ensure CAD programming aligns with manufacturability and process efficiency.
• Recommend cutting tool purchase and catalog accordingly.

Process Optimization & Material Understanding

• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, GD&T, and material properties to refine programming.
• Optimize machining strategies for hard and soft materials.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, tooling design, and aerospace-level tolerances.

Collaboration & Troubleshooting

• Required to check prints with design engineering for accuracy and correct information on prints.
• Verifies solid models to prints and red lines back to Engineering
• Work with design engineers to enhance CAD-based programs for production feasibility.
• Recommends fixture requirements.
• Perform machine setup, initial runs, troubleshooting, and post-machining inspections.
• Continuously improve programming strategies and material handling techniques.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required, Associates or Bachelor's degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' CNC programming; 5+ years in multi-axis mill-turn machinery and 5-axis multiblade mill-turn machinery using ESPRIT software highly preferred.
• Some experience with SolidWorks/PDM
• Ability to understand and promote safety standards and guidelines.
• Ability to communicate respectfully, orally and in writing, to build both internal and external relationships.
• Must be able to routinely follow work orders and understand customer specifications with attention to safety and quality.
• Must be able to work weekend when needed to support our customer needs.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift or hybrid 1st/2nd shift.