CNC Operator

Mantels Direct; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) with 4% Employer Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave & Sick Days

Employee Discount across brands

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Referral Program with Bonus

LifeMart Discounts

Job summary

Premier Mantels @ Renovation Brands in Florence, AL is seeking a CNC Operator/Programmer with a woodworking background to join a fast-paced shop. You will program and operate CNC equipment for wood processing, read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure precision and safety on 10-hour shifts.

The role requires 3+ years in woodworking or related field, familiarity with G-code and CAM software, and strong teamwork in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in woodworking or custom manufacturing; equivalent education.
• Experience with CNC programming preferred (G-code, Mastercam, Fusion 360, MozaiK).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and production scheduling.
• Ability to perform basic math for setups and measurements.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP familiarity.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production scheduling with resource planning and shop coordination.
• Create, edit, and interpret CNC programs for routers and wood machining.
• Select tooling and feeds based on wood species and process type.
• Read blueprints to guide setup and machining decisions.
• Test CNC programs with gauges and measure tool wear offsets for accuracy.
• Load/unload castings and raw materials safely.
• Perform regular cleaning and light maintenance on CNC machines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in machining processes and fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to implement changes.
• Adhere to ISO requirements and safety policies.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

Woodworking knowledg

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP familiarity

Excel

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

MozaiK

G-code simulators

Job description

CNC Operator

Premier Mantels @ Renovation Brands

About the Role:

We are seeking a CNC Operator / Programmer with a background in woodworking operations to join our team in a small, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for programming and operating CNC equipment for wood processing.

• Location: On-site in Florence, AL.
• Shift: Full-time. 1st Shift.
• Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 hour workdays. 40 hours per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily production scheduling, including resource planning and coordination with shop personnel.
• Create, edit, and interpret CNC programs (including B‑Solid programming) for routers, saws, and other woodworking machinery.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds based on wood species and process type; recognize and deploy inserts and fixtures correctly.
• Understand and interpret blueprints to guide setup and machining decisions.
• Test and validate CNC programs, using gages and measuring instruments and performing tool wear offsets to ensure precision, safety, and repeatability within tolerance requirements.
• Properly and safely load and unload castings and raw materials in CNC machinery.
• Perform regular cleaning and light maintenance on CNC machinery.
• Support continuous improvement in machining processes, setups, and fixture design.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams to implement product changes.
• Perform all tasks safely and responsibly, complying with ISO requirements, safety procedures, and all quality policies, specifications, and regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in woodworking, custom manufacturing, or a related environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience with CNC programming preferred (G‑code, Mastercam, Fusion 360, or MozaiK).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimization, and production scheduling.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, applied to practical shop situations.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; comfortable working hands‑on in a warehouse production setting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in wood machining, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Familiarity with custom or small‑batch production environments.
• Work closely with management and shop teams to innovate and improve processes.

Physical Demands and Abilities

• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a warehouse production setting.

Our Benefits:

At Renovation Brands, we have you covered when it comes to our comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

• Competitive Base Salary in line with market expectations
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with 4% employer match dollar for dollar
• Paid vacation allocated by position, and numerous paid holidays
• Paid Parental LeavePaid Sick Days (based on applicable state laws)
• Employee Discount program across all brands at a price of 10%-20% above cost
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Referral Program w/Monetary Bonus
• Discounts through LifeMart