CNC Production Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time | Mon–Fri, Day Shift

Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Facility | Controlled Environment | Benefits & PTO

Does the idea of doing work that positively impacts the planet—while being part of a high-performance, fast-moving team get you fired up? Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape operations inside a brand-new, state-of-the-art injection molding facility in sunny Mesa, Arizona? If so, we'd love to meet you.

You:

• Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
• Thrive in fast-paced change; take decisive action, and run with great ideas—even if they're not yours
• Solutions-focused; figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
• Driven by curiosity; always learning, growing, and embracing discomfort for progress.
• Bring high energy to all your interactions
• Community-minded and driven to make an impact

We:

• Act with Impact; we work to protect and restore the environment while making sustainability cool.
• Encourage testing, learning, and growing—we love data-backed, creative decisions.
• Value intelligence, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking over rigid experience requirements.
• Embrace smart risk-taking; we move fast, take action, and aren't afraid to fail forward.
• Believe that accountability drives success, so foster empowerment, not entitlement

Our Core Values:

1. Commit to a culture that builds a strong COMMUNITY
2. Foster CREATIVITY to inspire fresh innovation
3. Embrace COURAGE by taking action despite uncertainty
4. Live with Awareness and CONSCIOUSNESS of our choices

The Opportunity:

Open Mind Developments is launching our first U.S.-based manufacturing and fulfillment facility, and we're looking for a hands-on CNC Production Assistant to play a key role in getting it running smoothly and efficiently from day one. In this role, you'll lead day-to-day CNC production support, oversee machinery, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive continuous improvements that maximize uptime, output, and product quality - all within a clean, controlled environment built for performance and precision.

Responsibilities:

• Perform CNC machine homing and start-up procedures.
• Load correct cut files and set up appropriate jigs.
• Zero working home origin for each job.
• Conduct minor repairs and adjustments to jigs as needed.
• Operate CNC machines - load/unload cases, optimize cycle times, and apply MagSafe.
• Visually inspect CNC'd cases to ensure quality standards are met.
• Organize defective products by order and submit for reprocessing.
• Maintain organized staging of WIP (work-in-progress) cases awaiting CNC.
• Stage CNC'd cases by order for the shipping team.
• Execute bulk CNC runs of blank cases.
• Sweep, organize supplies, and properly dispose of garbage.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workspace.
• Support team members as needed.
• Operate all equipment safely and follow all safety protocols.
• Collaborate with peers and management to improve processes and promote teamwork
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative facility culture.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Mechanically inclined with a hands-on approach to tasks
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy
• Quick to learn new procedures and contribute to process improvements
• Effective both independently and in collaborative team settings
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with frequently changing priorities
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and clear communication
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of pride in workmanship
• Enthusiastic team player dedicated to green practices and sustainability
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for 8-hour shifts
• Available 5 days a week - Monday to Friday

Compensation - $18-$21 USD per hour

Commitment to Diversity:

Open Mind Developments are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value unique perspectives and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE )If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are happy to provide support in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).