CNC Programmer (1st Shift | NW Houston, TX | Manufacturing)
The CNC Programmer develops and optimizes fabrication programs for sheet metal and trailer manufacturing using ProNest and EnRoute software. This role collaborates with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient material utilization and high-quality output on CNC machinery.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Technical degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, CAD/CAM, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 5+ years of CNC programming experience within a fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with ProNest and EnRoute programming software
- Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and Bills of Material
- Working knowledge of CNC equipment, tooling, material behavior, feeds, speeds, and machine capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing/ERP systems
Nice to have
- Experience supporting plasma, laser, router, or press brake operations
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of fabrication planning, production scheduling, and workflow optimization
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and electronic work order management
Full description
Company Profile:
Founded in 1989, Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. began operations after purchasing the former facilities of CMC Trailers, Inc. in Houston, Texas. In its early years, the company produced only the classic aluminum end-dump trailer—designs largely unchanged from CMC models of the 1970s and 1980s. Since then, Travis has grown steadily in size and national market presence. This growth has been driven by increased industry demand and a company-wide commitment to becoming the leader in quality through expert craftsmanship and continuous innovation.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with experience in ProNest and EnRoute to develop, optimize, and release fabrication programs supporting our sheet metal and fabrication operations. This hands-on technical role is responsible for converting engineering designs into efficient CNC programs, maximizing material utilization, improving machine productivity, and ensuring high-quality fabrication output.
The ideal candidate has strong sheet metal fabrication knowledge, experience programming CNC cutting and forming equipment, and a passion for continuous improvement. This is a highly collaborative position that works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Materials teams to keep manufacturing running efficiently and on schedule.
Essential Job Responsibilities: CNC Programming & Manufacturing Support
- Create, optimize, and release CNC programs, nests, and machine files using ProNest and EnRoute.
- Program fabrication equipment including routers, shears, press brakes, and other CNC machinery.
- Develop efficient nesting strategies to maximize material yield, reduce scrap, and improve throughput.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs) to ensure manufacturability and accuracy.
- Convert production work orders into executable fabrication programs and machine-ready files.
- Maintain tooling libraries, bend allowances, machine parameters, and fabrication documentation.
- Support press brake programming, tooling selection, bend sequencing, and forming strategies.
Production & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with fabrication operators to resolve programming, setup, and production issues.
- Collaborate with Engineering to address design changes, manufacturability concerns, and drawing revisions.
- Work with Materials and Production teams to ensure jobs are production-ready and materials are available.
- Adjust priorities and program schedules to support changing production demands and machine capacity.