Job Description

Position Overview

Seeking two experienced CNC Operators to support increased production demand within their machine shop operations. This role is responsible for operating and maintaining computer-controlled CNC machinery used to cut, shape, and drill wood components for cabinetry, furniture panels, and trim pieces.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience operating CNC equipment in a woodworking, cabinetry, or furniture manufacturing environment and will demonstrate strong attention to detail, blueprint reading capabilities, and knowledge of CNC programming and machine operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC routers and woodworking machinery
• Load raw wood materials and secure them using machine bed or vacuum systems
• Run pre-programmed production jobs and monitor machine performance
• Read and interpret technical blueprints and design specifications
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools such as calipers and tape measures
• Ensure parts meet dimensional accuracy and quality standards
• Replace worn tooling, including router bits, and perform basic machine maintenance
• Maintain clean and organized workstations
• Follow all machine shop and safety protocols when operating high-speed cutting equipment

Required Skills & Qualifications

Top 3 Requirements

1. Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation

Ability to understand and visualize finished products from technical drawings and manufacturing plans.

2. CNC Operation & Programming

Experience operating CNC machinery and working with G-code or M-code through software platforms such as Cabinet Vision, Mastercam, or VCarve.

3. Precision Measurement & Quality Control

Ability to use precision tools including calipers, gauges, and tape measures to verify product specifications.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery within woodworking or cabinetry production environments
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and CNC program loading
• Strong math and measurement skills
• Excellent attention to detail and product accuracy

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience operating CNC machines in wood manufacturing or cabinetry production

First Day Expectations

• Safety orientation and machine shop walkthrough
• Introduction to production workflow and quality standards
• Review of blueprint reading and CNC operation procedures

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology