Door Shop CNC Operator

QXO•Carrollton, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator – Door Shop is responsible for setting up, programming, operating, monitoring, and maintaining CNC machinery used to prepare commercial architectural wood doors and related millwork products. This role reviews work orders, shop drawings, door schedules, hardware templates, and approved submittals to ensure products are machined accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications and company quality standards. In addition to CNC operation, this position performs detailed woodworking, hand fitting, custom modifications, and finish carpentry when preparations cannot be completed entirely by the machine. The ideal candidate combines CNC experience, mechanical aptitude, woodworking skills, careful craftsmanship, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Experience operating CNC woodworking, door-machining, millwork, or similar production equipment
Strong woodworking, carpentry, and hand-tool skills
Ability to safely operate routers, drills, saws, sanders, chisels, and related shop equipment
Ability to read and interpret work orders, shop drawings, door schedules, hardware templates, and technical specifications
Working knowledge of fractions, decimals, tolerances, and basic shop mathematics
Basic computer and machine-interface skills with the ability to learn CNC software and controls
Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Ability to work independently, manage production priorities, and meet deadlines
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Dependable attendance and commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Nice To Haves

Direct experience operating a KVAL EFX or other KVAL door-machining system
Experience programming or setting up CNC machinery
Experience preparing commercial architectural wood doors
Knowledge of commercial door handing, hardware locations, and preparation requirements
Familiarity with hinges, locks, exit devices, closers, pivots, flush bolts, automatic operators, and access-control hardware
Experience working with prefinished, specialty, and fire-rated wood doors
Experience building and using woodworking jigs and templates
Experience with forklift, vacuum-lift, or other material-handling equipment
Mechanical repair or maintenance experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and safely operate CNC machinery and related production equipment
Review work orders, shop drawings, door schedules, hardware templates, technical specifications, and approved submittments before beginning production
Verify product dimensions, thickness, handing, swing, material, finish, fire rating, opening number, and hardware requirements
Select, enter, or adjust the correct machine programs and preparation specifications
Confirm measurements, tooling, reference points, machine settings, and product orientation before machining
Monitor machine performance throughout operation and make authorized adjustments when necessary
Maintain accurate production, operational, and machine records
Work closely with supervisors and production team members to meet daily production goals and customer deadlines
Perform accurate CNC preparations for commercial door hardware, including hinges, pivots, cylindrical, mortise, and electronic locks, exit devices, flush bolts and coordinators, door closers, automatic operators, and specialty and access-control hardware
Complete first-piece inspections before machining multiple doors with identical preparations
Verify completed machining matches approved drawings, work orders, door schedules, and manufacturer templates
Properly label completed products with project information, opening number, and handing
Complete preparations that cannot be performed entirely by the CNC machine or require additional hand fitting
Safely operate routers, drills, saws, chisels, sanders, planers, jigs, templates, and other woodworking tools
Hand-mortise, drill, route, trim, fit, and modify doors for specialty hardware
Perform lite and louver cutouts according to approved dimensions and manufacturer requirements
Install or prepare blocking, reinforcements, fillers, raceways, and related components when permitted
Perform minor repairs to door edges, faces, cutouts, and machining areas
Fit, trim, square, sand, and finish preparations to professional commercial standards
Build or modify jigs and templates to improve accuracy and repeatability
Assist with custom fabrication and other wood-shop projects as assigned
Protect prefinished door surfaces from scratches, dents, chips, and other damage
Measure and verify hardware locations before machining or performing handwork
Use tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, gauges, and templates to confirm accuracy
Maintain required tolerances and a high standard of workmanship
Confirm fire-rated doors are modified only within manufacturer and listing-agency limitations
Stop production and report conflicts between the product, work order, shop drawings, hardware schedule, or templates
Identify, document, and separate damaged or nonconforming materials
Minimize material damage, rework, scrap, and field corrections through careful inspection
Complete a final quality inspection before releasing products for staging or shipment
Inspect, clean, and replace router bits, drill bits, and other tooling as required
Perform routine machine cleaning and operator-level preventive maintenance
Troubleshoot minor machine, programming, tooling, and alignment issues
Recognize and report equipment malfunctions, programming errors, unusual operation, or repair needs promptly
Maintain machinery, tooling, and work areas in clean, organized, and safe condition
Support workflow efficiency and continuous-improvement initiatives
Follow all company, OSHA, machine-specific, and wood-shop safety requirements
Wear required PPE, including eye protection, hearing protection, and safety footwear
Properly use machine guards, dust-collection systems, push tools, clamps, carts, lifts, and other safety devices
Follow lockout/tagout procedures before maintenance or clearing hazardous jams
Never bypass guards, interlocks, or safety controls
Maintain safe lifting and product-handling practices
Report injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, damaged tooling, and equipment concerns immediately
Participate in required safety meetings, equipment training, and production initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned