Powell Industries

About the Company

Powell Industries provides high-quality essential products and services to the electronics, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. WHY POWELL? For over 30 years, our employees have saved our customers time and money by engaging them in new and innovative ways to manufacture PCBs. Our equipment, products, and fulfillment services keep their production lines running smoothly. Whether you need weekly vendor-managed inventory, have bulk orders, or are looking for difficult-to-source products, let us do the work for you. CUSTOMER SERVICE We provide our customers with the products and services that improve production, keep lines running, and maximize value. We are the NW Regional distributor for the highest-respected equipment manufacturers in the electronics industry and provide multiple production materials (including our exclusive line of J-Standard bar solder, nitrile gloves, Kapton tape, and isopropyl alcohol). EMPLOYEE VALUES Embracing hard work, honesty, and integrity in all situations. Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Listening to our customers to become true partners. Website http://powellindustries.com/ Phone 425-226-4594

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Powell Industries

Job Title

CNC Programmer

Job Description

**Job Title:** CNC Programmer **Role Summary:** Experienced CNC Programmer/Operator responsible for developing, setting up, and operating multi‑axis CNC equipment to produce precision components and prototypes for R&D and production. Leads small cost‑out projects, ensures part quality, and supports continuous‑improvement initiatives. **Expectations:** - Minimum 8 years CNC programming and operation experience. - Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications. - Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and other CAD/CAM tools. - Strong troubleshooting, process‑optimization, and mentorship capabilities. - Commitment to safety, documentation, and quality standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop, program, and operate CNC mills/turns for prototype and production parts. - Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and solid models; collaborate with design engineers. - Perform in‑process inspections; verify tolerances, document results, and maintain traceability. - Diagnose machining issues; implement process improvements for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability. - Lead small development and cost‑reduction projects using Autodesk Inventor to modify designs and reduce material/labor costs. - Provide training and technical support to R&D and shop personnel on tooling, materials, and best practices. - Maintain equipment, perform calibration, and assist with setup verification. - Contribute to vendor selection, tooling purchases, and capital equipment justification. - Serve as backup for test‑support tasks as priorities shift. **Required Skills:** - Expert knowledge of CNC machining principles, G‑code, and multi‑axis operations. - Strong understanding of mechanical design, GD&T, material properties, and manufacturing methods. - Proficient in reading detailed engineering drawings and schematics. - Skilled in Autodesk Inventor and other CAD/CAM platforms for modeling and toolpath generation. - Quality assurance techniques for dimensional verification. - Excellent troubleshooting and process‑optimization abilities. - Effective communication and mentorship skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - High School Diploma (minimum). - Associate degree in a technical field or machine operation preferred. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CNC Programming, GD&T, ISO/ASQ quality) advantageous but not mandatory.

Houston, United states

On site

Senior

27-10-2025