CNC Operator

Carter Lumber • Millersburg, OH

12d

About The Position

A Carter Architectural Millwork CNC Operator uses computer-aided-design systems to create detailed millwork submittal drawings and interprets architectural blueprints for commercial and residential construction. The role works with assembly drawings, sketches, diagrams, and the notes and details needed for manufacturing. A strong belief in the company’s mission and goals is necessary.

The operator prepares and runs woodworking CNC equipment, verifies production data and materials, inspects parts, maintains production records, and performs routine equipment care. The position requires safe, accurate work that protects part quality, machine condition, material yield, and production schedules.

Requirements

• Ability to read work orders, machining sheets, cut lists, labels, shop drawings, and basic technical documentation.
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools and accurately apply shop math, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate approved CNC/CAM programs, job files, and production records.
• Mechanical aptitude, including ability to recognize tool wear, machining defects, and abnormal machine conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills, and ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Strong belief in the company’s mission and goals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CNC machining experience in woodworking, cabinetry, furniture, architectural millwork, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of CNC machine controls, tooling, offsets, vacuum hold-down, spoilboards, and basic G-code concepts.

Responsibilities

• Review the production schedule, work order, approved machining data, nesting sheet, cut list, labels, and drawing details before starting work.
• Verify program and revision, material specifications and orientation, tooling, and required quantity.
• Inspect raw materials and components for damage, warping, surface defects, or specification conflicts.
• Set up tooling, fixtures, stops, spoilboards, vacuum zones, dust collection, work offsets, and other machine parameters within training and authorization.
• Load approved programs and complete required setup verification, dry runs, test cuts, or first-piece checks before full production.
• Safely load, position, secure, and unload material while preventing injury, part movement, surface damage, and incorrect orientation.
• Operate CNC routers, machining centers, boring equipment, and related woodworking machinery according to approved procedures and manufacturer requirements.
• Monitor machine operation, vacuum hold-down, dust extraction, tool condition, cut quality, cycle status, and alarms.
• Make only authorized adjustments and escalate program or engineering changes for review.
• Safely stop and report alarms, tool breakage, poor cut quality, lost vacuum, and other abnormal conditions.
• Separate, label, stack, and protect completed parts for the next operation.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts for dimensions, hole patterns, dado and groove location, cut depth, edge quality, surface condition, and conformity to approved requirements.
• Use appropriate measuring and inspection tools to check required tolerances.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming parts, document scrap or rework, and coordinate replacement needs with Engineering and Production.
• Record job status, quantities, labor, downtime, material usage, quality checks, and production issues in designated systems or documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering when machining data, drawings, labels, or materials do not agree; do not run unverified or unauthorized revisions.
• Meet production priorities while protecting safety, machine condition, material yield, part quality, and downstream schedule requirements.
• Complete pre-start inspections and routine operator maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication checks, spoilboard care, tool and collet inspection, and approved consumable replacement.
• Maintain tooling, maintenance, and downtime records and promptly report mechanical, electrical, software, vacuum, or dust-collection concerns.
• Follow machine-guarding, lockout/tagout, compressed-air, dust-control, lifting, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Keep the machine and surrounding work area clean and organized and participate in daily coordination, cross-training, and continuous-improvement activities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage with single and family plans available after 30 days of employment.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Vendor incentives.
• Room for growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed