Ameritex Machine & Fabrication
Mechanical Designer / CNC Programmer – Sheet Metal, CAD, CAM & ERP Data
Ameritex Machine & Fabrication, Conroe, Texas, United States, 77303
Mechanical Designer / CNC Programmer – Sheet Metal, CAD, CAM & ERP Data
Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
Ameritex is a fast-growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures, industrial electrical enclosures, structural weldments, and turnkey fabricated assemblies. We serve customers in power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial markets. We pride ourselves on
speed, quality, manufacturability, and innovation .
Position Summary
We are seeking a
Mechanical Designer / CNC Programmer
to support sheet‑metal modeling, CAD cleanup, CNC programming, and ERP data entry. This role takes customer or internal designs and prepares them for manufacturing by creating models, flat patterns, programs, BOMs, routings, and clear fabrication documentation.
This position is
hands‑on and production‑driven , working directly with project managers, programmers, and shop personnel to ensure every part is correct, manufacturable, and ready for fabrication.
Responsibilities Design & Modeling
Create and update
SolidWorks
models for brackets, sheet‑metal parts, weldments, and assemblies
Clean up customer CAD files, correct errors, and prepare manufacturable part models
Generate fabrication drawings, hardware notes, bend details, and weld callouts
Programming & Flat Patterns
Create
flat patterns
with correct bend deductions and forming logic
Program
lasers, punches, tube lasers, and press brakes
using CADMAN Suite and
Artube
Prepare setup sheets, job travelers, and programming documentation
ERP Data Entry & Accuracy
Build and maintain
BOMs
inside Fulcrum ERP
Create and maintain
routings , including operations and cycle times
Ensure part data, metadata, revisions, and release steps are accurate and complete
Production Support
Work closely with brake operators, laser operators, welders, and assembly teams
Troubleshoot issues related to forming, cut quality, weld fit‑up, and hardware
Support quick‑turn updates and engineering changes as needed
Assist in improving clarity and consistency of engineering handoff to production
What You Bring
Experience with
CNC programming
(laser, punch, press brake, or tube laser) or mechanical design/drafting
Strong
SolidWorks
skills (sheet metal and weldments preferred)
Understanding of fabrication processes: cutting, forming, welding, hardware, assembly
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, GD&T, bend lines, and weld symbols
Experience with ERP systems (BOMs, routings, revisions) preferred
Comfortable working in a high‑speed, high‑mix manufacturing environment
No engineering degree required
— skill, aptitude, and fabrication knowledge matter most
Soft Skills / Culture Fit
Organized and detail‑oriented
Strong communicator who works well with production teams
Enjoys problem‑solving and hands‑on manufacturing
Reliable, proactive, and willing to support deadlines when needed
Takes pride in accuracy and craftsmanship
Benefits
Health benefits, PTO, and paid holidays
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k)
Opportunity to advance into Manufacturing Engineer or Senior Programmer roles as skills grow
Work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with advanced fabrication equipment
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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Ameritex is a fast-growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures, industrial electrical enclosures, structural weldments, and turnkey fabricated assemblies. We serve customers in power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, renewable energy, and industrial markets. We pride ourselves on
speed, quality, manufacturability, and innovation .
Position Summary
We are seeking a
Mechanical Designer / CNC Programmer
to support sheet‑metal modeling, CAD cleanup, CNC programming, and ERP data entry. This role takes customer or internal designs and prepares them for manufacturing by creating models, flat patterns, programs, BOMs, routings, and clear fabrication documentation.
This position is
hands‑on and production‑driven , working directly with project managers, programmers, and shop personnel to ensure every part is correct, manufacturable, and ready for fabrication.
Responsibilities Design & Modeling
Create and update
SolidWorks
models for brackets, sheet‑metal parts, weldments, and assemblies
Clean up customer CAD files, correct errors, and prepare manufacturable part models
Generate fabrication drawings, hardware notes, bend details, and weld callouts
Programming & Flat Patterns
Create
flat patterns
with correct bend deductions and forming logic
Program
lasers, punches, tube lasers, and press brakes
using CADMAN Suite and
Artube
Prepare setup sheets, job travelers, and programming documentation
ERP Data Entry & Accuracy
Build and maintain
BOMs
inside Fulcrum ERP
Create and maintain
routings , including operations and cycle times
Ensure part data, metadata, revisions, and release steps are accurate and complete
Production Support
Work closely with brake operators, laser operators, welders, and assembly teams
Troubleshoot issues related to forming, cut quality, weld fit‑up, and hardware
Support quick‑turn updates and engineering changes as needed
Assist in improving clarity and consistency of engineering handoff to production
What You Bring
Experience with
CNC programming
(laser, punch, press brake, or tube laser) or mechanical design/drafting
Strong
SolidWorks
skills (sheet metal and weldments preferred)
Understanding of fabrication processes: cutting, forming, welding, hardware, assembly
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, GD&T, bend lines, and weld symbols
Experience with ERP systems (BOMs, routings, revisions) preferred
Comfortable working in a high‑speed, high‑mix manufacturing environment
No engineering degree required
— skill, aptitude, and fabrication knowledge matter most
Soft Skills / Culture Fit
Organized and detail‑oriented
Strong communicator who works well with production teams
Enjoys problem‑solving and hands‑on manufacturing
Reliable, proactive, and willing to support deadlines when needed
Takes pride in accuracy and craftsmanship
Benefits
Health benefits, PTO, and paid holidays
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k)
Opportunity to advance into Manufacturing Engineer or Senior Programmer roles as skills grow
Work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with advanced fabrication equipment
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing
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