Aluminum Router Team Member

Apogee•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aluminum Routing Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating CNC aluminum routers, shears, and related equipment to produce high-quality aluminum parts. The Operator will follow detailed job travelers, quality standards, and safety protocols while adapting to the needs of the business. Daily assignments may include routing, shearing, material handling, or packaging depending on production requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read and follow written instructions.
Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and safety awareness.
Basic computer knowledge and navigation abilities.
Willingness to cross-train across multiple units (router, shear, packing, handling).
Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC routers, shears, or related manufacturing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC aluminum routers (2-head, 6-head, 9-head) and shears to cut, shape, and produce panels and parts.
Load/unload aluminum sheets and select correct spoil boards.
Follow router programs by part number from job travelers; verify correct head spacing.
Use calipers, tape measures, and check sheets (Excel) to verify dimensions and quality.
Maintain chip collectors and ensure router bits are sharp for clean cuts.
Complete training schedule: Router operation (2 weeks) Shear operation (1 week) Packing procedures (2 days) Material handling (1 week)
Adhere to all PPE requirements: safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, long pants, closed-toe/heel shoes.
Follow lockout/tag-out procedures during maintenance.
Be alert around moving machinery and use safe hand placement techniques.
Properly use pallet jacks and handling tools per safety guidelines.
Complete quality check sheets to ensure consistent measurements.
Identify and discard defective/dotted materials.
Enter data accurately into Epicor and maintain communication boards with job details.
Follow packaging standards: correct box types, protective materials, and proper labeling.
Support higher levels of inspection and custom packaging per customer requests.
Identify materials by gloss, coating, thickness, and backing type.
Track material usage and scrap in Epicor to maintain accurate inventory.
Request material replenishment from water spiders as needed.
Safely move carts and pallets of aluminum using correct ergonomics.