CNC Router Operator

Excel Boat Company; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Excel Boat Company is seeking a factory/production worker to operate router tables and cut boats to specification. You will program routers, set up heights and homes, read calipers, and collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot issues.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, forklift/crane familiarity, and the ability to lift heavy parts in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with prior fabrication experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Experience with CNC routers, plasma, laser, or brakes preferred.
• Ability to read calipers and use a tape measure.
• Comfort with basic computer use and troubleshooting in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate router tables to cut boats to production goals.
• Program routers and set up heights, depths and homes as directed.
• Read calipers and use a tape measure for precision.
• Troubleshoot machines and nesting programs with engineering input.
• Operate the shear and assist with forklift and crane operations as needed.
• Unload shipments and organize parts on racks.
• Conduct tool-cleaning and routine maintenance.

Skills

Router table ops

Calipers reading

Tape measure

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC router

Calipers

Tape measure

Overhead crane

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Department Summary

Router table operators/helpers cut machine parts from raw aluminum material, as programmed by the engineering department. Router table operators are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining their own machines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Successfully operate router tables and cut boats to meet variable production goals.

Program routers by accessing the proper programs. Initiate startup sequences, set plate heights and maximum depths, and set the proper “homes” on the machines as directed.

Able to read calipers for measuring plate thickness and use a tape measure frequently.

Work with the engineering department when troubleshooting issues with machines and/or nesting/parts programs.

Successfully operate the shear as needed.

Become certified in forklift and crane operation.

Assist with unloading trucks during metal deliveries.

Clear parts off router tables and organize them on the appropriate racks.

Assist in hull bending operations.

Safely use the overhead crane for material handling onto routers.

Perform tool-changing operations on tables and machine maintenance according to specifications.

Able to cut all boat models unsupervised.

Know all table planning procedures and MDF board swaps, all hull cutting procedures, and all basic functions of router tables.

Troubleshoot tables when something goes wrong.

Conduct tool-cleaning and tool-changing procedures.

Attention to detail on material size and thickness.

Able to lift heavy parts off of tables and while bending hulls, including press brake tooling.

Load and unload parts carts and push them around the factory.

Prioritize all machine downtime and the order of cutting nests to maximize production.

Attend and be attentive to training and continuing education.

Review work orders and any other documentation to ensure quality standards are met.

Take time to do things correctly the first time and proactively identify potential issues before they become problems

Follow all lawful safety and health rules and regulations, and wear or use prescribed protective equipment while working. Report hazardous conditions and any job-related injury or illness immediately to management.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Exhibit respect, trustworthiness, and honesty.

Capable of using hand tools and power tools.

Understand basic functions of a computer (Windows OS).

Maintain effective communication among employees and management to enhance productivity.

Read a tape measure, understand fractions, simple math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Ability to pay attention to detail, use practical judgment, and be capable of carrying out instructions.

Take ownership of work and be willing to ask questions if needed.

Keep tools and equipment clean and organized, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

High school or GED graduate preferred.

CNC router, plasma, laser, press brakes (or other brake) operator experience preferred.

General machine shop experience is preferred.

Fabrication experience is preferred.

Forklift/crane experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Capable of standing all day, no sitting down on the job; repetitive use of hands and arms. Ability to walk, climb, balance, twist, turn, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. May need to work intermittently from a ladder.

Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. When bending hulls need to be able to lift/move upward of 75 pounds, or 250 lbs collectively. Capable of lifting 50-75 pounds over the shoulder and outward frequently.

Ability to work in an extremely cold and hot work environment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Great socialization and communication with management, other department leads, and coworkers.