CNC Machinist III (Day Shift)
Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477
Company: Chart Industries
Ensuring Chart’s Success…
Cooler By Design”– Chart’s core business is centered around the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no – see, we think the products we design and build are pretty cool too. Also, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out – all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment on-site. Chart’s mission is to provide full solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ – clean power, clean water, clean food, and clean industrials.The diverse applications we service echo our commitment to sustainability – from providing full hydrogen solutions across the value chain, offering small and industrial scale carbon capture solutions to customers globally, creating water treatment systems responsible for treating 4.5 billion gallons of water per day in the U.S. and delivering clean water to over a billion people worldwide, providing equipment and solutions for mission critical space launches, decarbonizing the marine industry, and electrifying the mining space. Chart even contributes to the food and beverage industry by making some of your favorite carbonated beverages possible –If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology too (and it’s also cool)!
Interested in learning more? Take a tour ofChart Cityto get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives.
Chart's manufacturing and admin group is crucial to building our products on time and of the highest quality to our customers. Work towards production goals in the sites manufacturing departments through appropriate management of people and equipment, working in conjunction with supporting roles, departments, and site leadership. Promote a positive and productive work environment by adhering to company policies, culture, and expectations. Primary aspects of role: people management and development; maintain a safe work environment and safety culture; guide teams to meet and exceed customer expectations; track performance for KPI’s and metrics; understand and manage immediate and future customer needs; support problem solving; and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
What Will You Do?
- Setup and Operation: Independently set up 5-axis CNC machines and mill-turn machines (e.g., Mazak Integrex, DMG Mori, or similar), including loading tools, fixtures, and materials, and configuring machine parameters for accurate and efficient production.
- Program Interpretation: Read and interpret complex blueprints, and technical drawings to program and execute machining operations on both 5-axis and mill-turn equipment.
- Part Production: Run parts complete without assistance, ensuring adherence to tight tolerances and specifications across milling and turning operations, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Tooling and Calibration: Select, install, and calibrate appropriate tooling for both milling and turning processes, ensuring optimal performance and precision.
- Quality Control: Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM) to verify part dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machining issues, such as tool wear, machine malfunctions, or programming errors, on 5-axis and mill-turn machines to minimize downtime.
- Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of 5-axis and mill-turn machines to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production runs, tool changes, and setup procedures for traceability and process improvement.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years as a machinist, with at least 4 years operating 5-axis CNC machines and mill-turn machines.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in CNC programming (G-code, M-code) for both milling and turning operations. Ability to edit programs on the machine.
- Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and specifications for complex parts.
- Tooling Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and materials (e.g., aluminum, titanium, stainless steel) for milling and turning processes.
- Independence: Proven ability to complete setups and production runs without supervision on both 5-axis and mill-turn machines.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex machining issues efficiently.
- Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, producing parts within tight tolerances (e.g., ±0.0005 inches)
Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…
Majority of work shift is spent standing.
Lift and move up to 35 pounds. Above 35 pounds requires lifting equipment.
Frequent bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
Good vision for close and distance with ability to focus.
Your Experience Should Be…
Must be able to read proficiently and write legibly.
Must be able to respectfully communicate.
Must have demonstrated good job performance and good attitude.
Must be a team player.
Ability to understand and promote the business safety standards and guidelines.
Experience as a CNC machinist required
No travel requirements. May be invited to travel for training opportunities.
Our Benefits Package…
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer contributions to an HSA account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
Up to two weeks of paid parental leave
401k retirement savings plan including a company match
Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.
Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.
