Senior CNC Programmer Southern Valve Service - 4.3 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Technical documentation Equipment troubleshooting GD&T Mechanical drawings CNC G-code Programming Milling machines Technical troubleshooting support Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Senior CNC Programmer CAD/CAM Implementation Lead Southern Valve Service Baton Rouge, Louisiana Full-time | Shop-based position Position Summary Southern Valve Service is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to help expand and lead our CAD/CAM programming capability. SVS is making a planned investment in the continued growth of its CNC machining capabilities. We are looking for someone who can help us evaluate CAD/CAM software, develop standardized workflows and create the programming standards needed to support our machine shop. This is a hands-on technical leadership position. The successful candidate will help guide this expansion and then serve as its primary programmer. It is not a CNC machinist or production-operator position. Responsibilities Evaluate our CNC machines, controllers, tooling, existing programs and machining requirements. Participate in selecting the CAD/CAM platform best suited for our equipment and work. Work with management, machinists, software vendors and technical support during implementation. Develop and maintain the required post-processors, machine configurations and program-verification methods. Develop and standardize practical CAD-to-CAM workflows for drawings, models, repair dimensions and reverse-engineered components. Create and optimize programs for CNC mills, lathes and other shop equipment. Develop machining strategies, tooling selections, workholding concepts, speeds, feeds and operation sequences. Produce standardized setup sheets, tooling lists and instructions for machinists. Develop and maintain program naming, storage, revision control, approval and backup practices. Verify programs through simulation and controlled machine prove-outs. Develop reusable program templates, tool libraries and proven machining standards. Train machinists and other personnel on new programs, setup requirements and system practices. Troubleshoot programming, post-processor, tooling, setup and dimensional problems. Improve cycle time, consistency, machine utilization and overall machining capability. Coordinate with Quality Control to ensure programmed operations meet applicable drawings and repair requirements. Qualifications Minimum five years of CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience in an industrial manufacturing or machine-shop environment. Demonstrated experience developing programs for multiple CNC machines, including mills and lathes. Strong working knowledge of one or more major CAM platforms, such as Mastercam, Esprit, GibbsCAM, Fusion or NX CAM. Experience implementing, expanding or standardizing a CAD/CAM programming system strongly preferred. Understanding of post-processors, machine controls, G-code, M-code and program verification. Ability to evaluate software and machining solutions based on capability, usability, technical support and long-term value. Strong knowledge of tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds and machining-process development. Ability to read drawings, CAD models, GD&T and technical specifications. Experience creating setup documentation, tool libraries and controlled program records. Ability to lead a technical project, explain recommendations clearly and train shop personnel. Strong troubleshooting, organization and communication skills. Experience with industrial valve components, pressure-containing equipment, repair machining, reverse engineering, large components or low-volume/high-mix work is strongly preferred. A degree is not required when the candidate has sufficient hands-on CNC programming, CAD/CAM and implementation experience. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience and demonstrated ability. A central role in expanding the companys CAD/CAM capabilities. The opportunity to develop programming standards and influence future CNC investments. Full-time, shop-based employment with no field-service travel. A wide variety of challenging industrial valve repairs and replacement components. Submit your résumé along with a description of the CAD/CAM systems, CNC equipment and implementation projects you have worked with. Southern Valve Service is an equal-opportunity employer. Experience and License Requirements CAD/CAM Implementation (optional) CNC Programming