CNC Programmer
Sulzer · La Porte, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $60k–$90k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Sulzer (industrial) in La Porte, TX. To succeed in this role, you will need.
- Tools it names
- GD&T, CNC, Machining
- Base pay
- $60k–$90k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k. This one lists $60k–$90k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 88 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 21% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ CNC 44%
- ✓ Machining 43%
- Tooling 40%
- ✓ GD&T 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Sulzer
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from SulzerAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
(Responsibilities)
- ◆Primary function is to produce a CAD model from data obtained from the reverse engineering of the part.
- ◆From the model generate a CNC program for machining the part in the CNC.
- ◆Machine setup and operate CNC machining centers or setup and operate CNC lathes.
- ◆Secondary functions including but not limited to operating manual lathes, VTLs and mills.
- ◆Additional functions to set up and operate CNC milling centers.
- ◆Provide feedback to CNC programmer for optimization of the machining process.
- ◆Complete all documentation pertaining to the work assignment.
- ◆Train new hires or engineers associated with the project being worked on.
To succeed in this role, you will need
- ◆Must have CNC operating and setup experience
- ◆Broad understanding of preparatory and miscellaneous functions (G & M codes)
- ◆Be able to interpret manufacturing drawings with GD&T tolerancing
- ◆Experience CNC Programming
- ◆Must have experience working with rotating equipment
- ◆Must be able to use precision measuring instruments
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Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.
What we offer you
- •Salary range: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00
- •11 Paid Holidays
- •15 Paid Time off (PTO) Days
- •Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- •401k with 6% company match
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Employee Wellness Program
- •Bonus programs based on company and individual performance
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Seniority level
- •Entry level
Employment type
- •Full-time
Job function
- •Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
- •Machinery Manufacturing
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