CNC Router Operator - Wood Manufacturing

Wasserstrom Company; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasserstrom Company in Columbus, OH is hiring a CNC Router Operator to set up and operate wood shop machinery, including CNC routers, saws, and edge banders. You will read specifications and follow verbal instructions while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

The role requires evaluating parts with basic measurement tools and quality checks, and working both independently and as a team to meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read specifications and blueprints with basic drawing interpretation.
• Capable of operating wood/machine shop equipment safely.
• Excellent manual dexterity and measurement accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate shop machinery to fabricate wood parts.
• Load and unload materials on machines and perform basic set-ups.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep workspace clean and organized.
• Verify parts using measuring tools and quality checks.
• Follow build documents and basic drawings; meet quality standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement accuracy

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Saws

CNC routers

Edge banders

Job description

CNC Router Operator - Wood Manufacturing

Job Category : Manufacturing

Requisition Number : PRESS007721

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Columbus, OH 43207, USA

Description

Founded in 1902, N. Wasserstrom is a national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of foodservice equipment and supplies. From design through installation, we operate as a global supplier, custom manufacturer, and consolidator of fixtures, furniture, and equipment, delivering flexible solutions to the places where people eat, sleep, work, play, shop, and gather.

Our success is driven not just by our national presence, buying power, regional consolidation, logistics operations, creative expertise, and innovative engineering, but by our people. Guided by our core values of Attitude, Effort, Trust, Innovation, and Family, we bring a positive, can-do mindset rooted in teamwork, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives. We give our best every day by being responsive, resourceful, and resilient, standing by our word and taking ownership of our work. We embrace continuous improvement, encourage new ideas, and learn from mistakes as we push into new territory.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for setting up and operating shop machinery to fabricate metal or wood parts for products. Examples of shop machinery include, but is not limited to, saws, CNC routers, and edge banders. CNC Router Operator s must be able to read and interpret specifications for parts or products and follow verbal instructions. CNC Router Operator s are assigned to a specific area in the manufacturing plant but may also work with other departments. CNC Router Operator s may perform other tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate shop machinery to fabricate parts and products
• Load/unload materials onto machines
• Complete basic maintenance and upkeep on machines
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace/shop
• Check work through measuring tools and quality control procedures
• Work with build documents and basic drawings

Experience and Education:

• Minimum - High School or GED
• Minimum - 1 - 3 months related experience and/or training

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of machines used for metal or wood production, such as saws, CNC routers, and edge banders
• Mechanically inclined; ability to work with shop machinery and basic hand tools
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16th of an inch
• Ability to add and subtract fractions
• Communicates well with others; speaks and writes clearly; asks for and offers help when needed
• Interpersonal; resolves questions and concerns in a professional manner; maintains confidentiality
• Detail oriented; meets quality standards and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organized; completes work in a timely manner; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Problem-solver; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and generates suggestions for improving work
• Capable of working independently and as a member of a team; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Observes and follows safety procedures

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Manufacturing Environment – may cause exposure to heat, noise, vibration, odors, dust or moving
  mechanical parts
• Medium to Heavy Work – requires the ability to exert up to 100 lbs. with team or mechanical assistance,
  requires the ability to individually exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 35 lbs. of force
  frequently, and/or exert up to 15 lbs. of force constantly to lift, move, push, or pull objects and materials
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel materials and equipment
• Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms
• Required to walk, see close and at distance, and talk and hear

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