CNC Operator – Timber Fabrication & Advanced Machining

Spearhead; Nelson; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental

Weekly Indemnity Insurance

RRSP

Job summary

Spearhead in Nelson, BC is seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our fabrication team. You will operate the Hundegger K2i, Hundegger K2, TechnoWood, and Biesse machines, interpret Cadwork models and shop drawings, and program setups to meet production objectives.

The role requires strong timber construction knowledge and hands-on wood processing experience, with proficiency in machine-specific software interfaces such as Cambium, Lignocam, EPK, and BiesseWorks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines and programming in a production setting.
• Familiar with K2i, K2, TechnoWood, or Biesse software interfaces.
• Ability to read Cadwork/models and shop drawings.
• Strong timber construction knowledge.
• Experience with quality checks and maintaining a safe workplace.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hundegger K2i/K2, TechnoWood, and Biesse machines.
• Follow SOPs, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Load and process elements according to predefined strategies.
• Perform quality checks and report miscuts or missing machining.
• Maintain equipment, recalibrate, and keep workspace organized.
• Collaborate with the CNC Manager and other operators.

Skills

CNC operation

Programming

Maintenance

Wood processing

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Tools

Lignocam

Cambium

EPK

BiesseWorks

Job description

Spearhead in Nelson, BC is seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our fabrication team. You will operate the Hundegger K2i, Hundegger K2, TechnoWood, and Biesse machines, interpret Cadwork models and shop drawings, and program setups to meet production objectives.

The role requires strong timber construction knowledge and hands-on wood processing experience, with proficiency in machine-specific software interfaces such as Cambium, Lignocam, EPK, and BiesseWorks.