CNC Operator 1

Freres Wood; Lyons (OR); On-site; USD 36,024 - 41,534; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401K

6 paid holidays

Discretionary quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

Freres Wood is looking for a CNC Operator in Lyons, Oregon. The successful candidate will operate and program CNC machines, ensuring quality control while adhering to safety standards. This full-time role includes training followed by potential shift work.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency with CNC machinery. Benefits include competitive wages, health insurance, and profit-sharing bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience working with controls & large instrumentation.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in programming, setting up, and operating CNC machine.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Report to the Plant Manager and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Math skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Crane operation

Forklift operation

CNC machine

Job description

Schedule

7:00am – 4:00pm (Mon‑Fri) for training then may move to Swing. Some time in the future. Overtime may be applicable.

Job Title

CNC Operator

Branch

MPP Plant

Report To

Plant Manager / Shift Supervisor

Status

Full‑time

Wage Range

$26.15 – $30.15 per hour based on experience & certificates

How To Apply

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Job Summary

The CNC Operator reports to the Plant Manager / Shift Supervisor and will provide support in programming, setting up, and operating the computer numerical control (CNC) machine in support of manufacturing operations, specifically for the Mass Plywood Plant. The CNC Operator will maintain quality and safety standards pertinent to this machine center and maintain records for equipment supplies. This position will train on day shift, but may move to swing shift, once training completed.

Essential Functions

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
• Setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Loads panels to be processed onto CNC table via overhead cranes.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Regular Attendance and Punctuality.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Other Responsibilities: Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other branches within reasonable and related tasks.

Physical Demands

• Standing for an extended period of time on concrete.
• Up and down stairs and on and off machinery.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.
• Exposed to varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience working with controls & large instrumentation.
• Ability to operate a crane & forklift, preferred, but not required.
• Able to maintain strict control over customer data files and revisions.
• Must have and demonstrate strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Must have and demonstrate a highly effective attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple logistics and other software programs including email, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
• Must have positive and effective interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with others. Excellent team player.
• Good analytical, problem‑solving skills and math skills.
• Inventory Control.
• Tooling.
• Ability to demonstrate strong conceptual skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Lift truck operator experience preferred.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health insurance, 401K, 6 paid holidays, discretionary quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses, etc.

Our Company

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc., was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family‑owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to sustain in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100+ years. We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high‑quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high‑quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity. Our passion for continuous improvement, aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have a growth mindset and thrive under pressure, you’re probably a great fit for our team!