CNC Programmer – 5-Axis (Wood Furniture)

Selected Furniture LLC; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selected Furniture LLC in Knox, Indiana, seeks an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in 5-axis wood and composite machining for high-end chair production. You will take designs from concept to production, building toolpaths, jigs, and fixtures, and supporting the manufacturing process.

Proficiency with Alphacam, Mastercam, Inventor, Solidworks, and Fusion 360 is required; you will create efficient programs, validate with simulations, and collaborate with production to optimize quality and

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC programming experience in wood furniture/seating manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of 5-axis machining; Bacci a plus.
• 3D modeling proficiency; read/interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize 3-axis and 5-axis toolpaths for solid wood, plywood, MDF, and engineered materials.
• Develop production-ready CNC programs and validate them via simulation and test runs.
• Design robust jigs, fixtures, and vacuum setups in collaboration with production teams.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize speeds, feeds, and tooling choices.
• Maintain tooling libraries and machining templates, and produce machining documentation.

Skills

5+ years CNC programming

5-axis machining

3D modeling

read technical drawings

communication skills

Tools

Alphacam

MasterCam

Autodesk Inventor

Solidworks

Fusion 360

Job description

Selected Furniture is a prime manufacturer of commercial furniture designated to the hospitality/restaurant markets. Our product line includes solid wood chairs, stools, table tops and soft seating. For our vertically integrated manufacturing process, from raw lumber to finishing, we are looking for a hand-on candidate with a strong design/manufacturing background in solid wood furniture.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in 5-axis machining for wood and composite materials used in high-end chair manufacturing. The ideal candidate can take a design from concept to production, including modeling, jig/fixture design, toolpath creation, optimization, and production support. Experience with Alphacam, MasterCam, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks and Fusion 360 is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Machining

• Create efficient 3-axis and 5-axis toolpaths for solid wood, plywood, MDF, and engineered materials
• Develop production-ready CNC programs
• Optimize cutting strategies for speed, accuracy, tooling longevity, and minimal tear-out
• Validate programs through simulation and test runs
• Build accurate 3D models and assemblies in Inventor and Fusion 360
• Produce shop drawings, exploded views, and machining documentation

Jigs & Fixtures

• Design robust and repeatable jigs, fixtures, and vacuum setups for complex furniture parts
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure ease of use and operator safety

Manufacturing Support

• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve workflow efficiency
• Select proper tooling, speeds/feeds, and machining strategies for hardwood and panel materials
• Maintain organized tooling libraries and machining templates

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience, ideally in wood furniture/ seating manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of 5-axis machining (Bacci considered a plus)
• Skilled in 3D modeling
• Solid understanding of woodworking properties, tooling, chip load, tolerances, and joinery
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with larger production facilities or custom furniture shops
• Experience in Chair production
• Experience with Bacci work centers
• Surface machining for curved/organic furniture forms
• CAM post customization (not required but valuable)

Selected Furniture LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with leadership and a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.