CNC Operator

Job Description

Job Description

At Closets by Design , a CNC Operator (often titled as a Machine Operator or Shop Technician ) is responsible for manufacturing custom home organization systems, including closets, home offices, and garage cabinetry. Unlike general metalworking roles, this position focuses heavily on woodworking and nested-base processing of sheet goods like melamine and plywood.
Core Responsibilities

• Machine Operation : Operate CNC routers (such as the HOMAG) to cut, drill, and route panels based on specific job packets.
• Technical Documentation : Read and interpret cut lists and CAD designs generated by software like Cabinet Vision to ensure parts are produced to the correct dimensions.
• Quality & Accuracy : Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy, edge quality, and finish. You are responsible for labeling parts correctly for the next production step.
• Maintenance : Perform routine cleaning and calibration of machinery, such as managing vacuum pumps and dust collection systems.
• Cross-Functional Support : Rotate between various shop areas, which may include running an edgebander , table saw, or assisting with assembly and loading installers' trucks.

• Experience : Prior experience in custom woodworking or cabinet making (specifically 32mm systems) is highly preferred, though may offer paid training for motivated beginners.
• Physical Demands : Capability to stand for an 8-hour shift and lift materials weighing between 45 and 50 lbs regularly.
• Technical Aptitude : Basic mathematical proficiency in algebra and geometry for adjusting machine offsets and interpreting technical drawings.
• Detail-Oriented : Strong focus on quality to avoid material waste in a fast-paced production environment.

• Schedule : Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm often with no weekend work required.