CNC Programming Lead — Trade Show Fabrication

Jack Morton Worldwide; Addison, South Brunswick, North Las Vegas (IL, NJ, NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide in Addison, IL is seeking a CNC Programming Lead to own and advance our CNC programming function for custom exhibits, trade show environments, and experiential structures. This hands-on role partners with designers, project managers, fabricators, and production teams to translate concepts into precise, manufacturable components.

You will optimize tooling, feeds and speeds, troubleshoot production challenges, set up jobs, verify programs, and help establish CNC standards as

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CNC programming/manufacturing experience in custom fabrication or related environments.
• Strong experience programming CNC equipment and working with production workflows.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD 2D/3D.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop CNC programming processes for exhibits, trade show booths, and experiential environments.
• Translate designs into CNC-ready files and efficient machining programs.
• Program and optimize CNC equipment for cutting wood, plastics, foam, and other exhibit materials.
• Select appropriate materials, tooling, feeds, speeds, and strategies for each application.
• Continuously improve CNC workflows, programming standards, tooling strategies, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Designers, Project Managers, Fabricators, and Estimators to determine the best manufacturing approach.
• Troubleshoot CNC and fabrication challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Interpret blueprints and design intent to produce accurate components.
• Set up CNC jobs and verify programs prior to production.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Maintain CNC files, libraries, and documentation.
• Establish CNC standards as the department grows.
• Perform basic CNC equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Utilize precision measuring tools.

Skills

CNC programming

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Reading technical drawings

Machining optimization

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Jack Morton Worldwide in Addison, IL is seeking a CNC Programming Lead to own and advance our CNC programming function for custom exhibits, trade show environments, and experiential structures. This hands-on role partners with designers, project managers, fabricators, and production teams to translate concepts into precise, manufacturable components.

You will optimize tooling, feeds and speeds, troubleshoot production challenges, set up jobs, verify programs, and help establish CNC standards as