GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will. 

GD Energy Products is looking for a CNC Programmer/Machinist to work in Conroe, TX.

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

Job Summary:

In pursuit of continuous improvement, the CNC Programmer plans and creates cutting programs for CNC Lathes & Mills and trains employees in support of production facilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyzes technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other engineering data
• Participates in the determining the machining process sequence
• Participates in defining work piece holding solutions
• Responsible for selection of tooling required to produce quality parts while maintaining cost and efficiency targets.
• Transform process plans into CNC code using CAM software
• Analyze programs using simulation or verification software
• Participates in validation of programs prior to production release. Ensures that program produces work that meets drawing requirements.
• Establish and publish setup operations for each program
• Participate on KAIZEN cost reduction teams
• Manage tool library, CAM library, and production release locations.
• Represents department by developing good working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Assists in selection and justification of new machine tools and equipment
• Provides programming support in production to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems
• Measure and evaluate parts to Quality standards
• Review and process engineering changes

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• ESPRIT software a plus
• Experience with FANUC controls
• Conversion of 3D Models to CNC Programming Code utilizing CAM Software (2 years of CAM experience)
• GD & T – Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Familiarity with standard precision measuring techniques
• AutoCAD, Inventor or SolidWorks preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Experience with high production output a plus

Education and Experience:

• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; 5 years’ experience specific to CNC Milling Programming
• High School diploma or GED required (or international equivalent).
• Prefer Associates or Vocational/Technical training with 6-8 years related experience

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

GD Energy Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf