Automated CNC Woodshop Operator

Demeter Millwork; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Demeter Millwork in the Chicago area is seeking a Machine Operator to run the Biesse Rover CNC nesting cell, Barbaric panel storage, and Edgebander in a modern, automated shop. You will load CNC programs, verify tooling and material call-outs, stage sheet goods, monitor robot offload, and maintain first-off quality with periodic checks and preventive maintenance.

Overtime and weekend coverage may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• At least three years of working experience operating production woodworking equipment.
• Experience operating a CNC at production-level output — Biesse Rover CNC machines.
• Experience using BiesseWorks or similar CNC operating/programming software.
• Knowledge of cabinet manufacturing, materials, and hardware.
• Experience reading and interpreting production programs, cut lists, and part labels.
• Material-handling and storage techniques for sheet goods and finished parts.

Responsibilities

• Load CNC programs in BiesseWorks and verify tooling, spoilboard condition, vacuum zones, and material call-outs before starting a nest.
• Stage sheet goods through the Barbaric CSF panel-storage system; confirm the correct material, thickness, grain, and quantity match the work order and BOM.
• Run the Biesse Rover CNC machines and monitor the Automatech Robotik Armony outfeed for quality and sorting.
• Operate the edgebander to run parts at spec and perform first-off inspections and periodic checks.
• Perform daily startup/shutdown cleaning and complete preventive-maintenance tasks.

Skills

Production woodworking

CNC operation

BiesseWorks

Reading master schedules

First-off inspection

Team communication

Tooling verification

Quality focus

OT and weekend readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Biesse Rover CNC

Barbaric panel storage

Automatech Robotik

Edgebander equipment

BiesseWorks

Job description

Demeter Millwork in the Chicago area is seeking a Machine Operator to run the Biesse Rover CNC nesting cell, Barbaric panel storage, and Edgebander in a modern, automated shop. You will load CNC programs, verify tooling and material call-outs, stage sheet goods, monitor robot offload, and maintain first-off quality with periodic checks and preventive maintenance.

Overtime and weekend coverage may be required to meet production goals.