CNC Operator

Kight Home Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Kight Home Center is seeking a CNC Operator for architectural millwork in Kentucky. The role requires reading blueprints and machining data to produce precise components for commercial and residential projects, using CNC/CAM software and careful measurement to maintain quality.

You will set up tooling and material, run programs, monitor performance, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining a safe workspace and contributing to team goals.

Qualifications

• Experience reading work orders, machining sheets, cut lists, and drawings.
• Ability to use measuring tools, apply shop math, and interpret fractions/decimals.
• Familiarity with CNC/CAM programs and G-code concepts.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule, work order, and drawings before starting.
• Verify program revision, material type, thickness, color, grain direction, and quantity.
• Inspect raw sheets for damage and ensure proper setup per instructions.
• Load programs, perform dry runs, and conduct first-piece checks before production.
• Safely operate CNC routers and woodworking equipment following procedures.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Blueprint interpretation

G-code concepts

Shop math

Quality aware

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machine controls

Tool offsets

CAM programs

Vacuum hold-down

Spoilboards

Job description

A Carter Architectural Millwork CNC Operatorisresponsible forutilizing computer-aided-design systems to create detailed millwork submittal drawings. Strong ability to examine and interpret architectural blueprints for commercial/residential construction. This includes but is not limited to assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams including all necessary notes and details required for manufacturing. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous CNC machining experience in woodworking, cabinetry, furniture, architectural millwork, or a similar manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, machining sheets, cut lists, labels, shop drawings, and basic technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of CNC machine controls, tooling, offsets, vacuum hold-down, spoilboards, and basic G-code concepts is preferred.
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools and apply shop math, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry accurately.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate approved CNC/CAM programs, job files, and production records.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to recognize tool wear, machining defects, and abnormal machine conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and ability to work productively in a team environment.

Responsibilities of the Position:

Machine Setup

• Review the production schedule, work order, approved machining data, nesting sheet, cut list, labels, and drawing details before starting the job.
• Verify the correct program and revision, material type, thickness, color, grain direction, finished face, part orientation, tooling, and quantity.
• Inspect raw sheet goods and components for damage, warp, surface defects, or specification conflicts before machining.
• Set up tooling, collets, aggregates, fixtures, stops, spoilboards, vacuum zones, dust collection, work offsets, and other machine parameters within training and authorization.
• Load approved programs and perform required setup verification, dry runs, test cuts, or first-piece checks before releasing full production.

Machine Operation

• Safely load, position, secure, and unload material while preventing injury, part movement, surface damage, and incorrect orientation.
• Operate CNC routers, machining centers, boring equipment, or related woodworking machinery in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer requirements.
• Monitor machine operation, vacuum hold-down, dust extraction, tool condition, cutting quality, cycle status, and alarms throughout the run.
• Make only authorized adjustments to feeds, speeds, offsets, tooling, or approved machine parameters; escalate program or engineering changes for review.
• Respond to alarms, tool breakage, poor cut quality, lost vacuum, or other abnormal conditions by stopping the process safely and communicating the issue.
• Separate, label, stack, and protect completed parts by job, room, unit, sequence, and part identification for the next operation.

Quality and Production Control

• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts for overall dimensions, hole patterns, dado and groove location, depth of cut, edge quality, surface condition, and conformity to approved requirements.
• Use tape measures, calipers, gauges, templates, and other inspection tools appropriate to the required tolerance.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming parts; document scrap or rework and coordinate replacement needs with Engineering and Production.
• Record job status, completed quantities, labor, downtime, material usage, quality checks, and production issues in CAM's designated systems or work documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering when machining data, drawings, labels, or materials do not agree; do not run unverified or unauthorized revisions.
• Meet production priorities while protecting safety, machine condition, material yield, part quality, and downstream schedule requirements.

Routine Equipment Care and Safety

• Complete required pre-start inspections and routine operator maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication checks, spoilboard care, tool and collet inspection, and approved consumable replacement.
• Maintain accurate tooling, maintenance, and downtime records and promptly report mechanical, electrical, software, vacuum, or dust-collection concerns.
• Follow machine-guarding, lockout/tagout, compressed-air, dust-control, lifting, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Keep the machine and surrounding work area clean and organized and participate in daily coordination, cross-training, and continuous-improvement activities.

Benefits Provided (full-time employees):

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (single and family plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!