CNC Woodworking Operator – Growth & Benefits

Carter Lumber; Millersburg (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k)

Vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Architectural Millwork in Millersburg, OH is seeking a CNC Operator to translate architectural drawings into precise millwork components using CAD/CAM systems.

You will set up tooling, load programs, and monitor production to ensure quality and safety while meeting production schedules. Collaboration with Engineering and Production teams is essential for successful manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC machining experience in woodworking, cabinetry, or millwork preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, cut lists, labels, and shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of CNC machine controls, tooling, offsets, vacuum hold-down, and basic G-code concepts preferred.
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools and apply shop math, fractions, decimals, and basic geometry.
• Basic computer skills and navigating approved CNC/CAM programs and production records.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to recognize tool wear, machining defects, and abnormal machine conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review the production schedule, work order, approved machining data, nesting sheet, cut list, labels, and drawing details.
• Verify the correct program and revision, material type, thickness, color, grain direction, and quantity.
• Inspect raw sheet goods and components for damage or defects before machining.
• Set up tooling, fixtures, stops, spoilboards, and machine parameters within training and authorization.
• Load approved programs and perform dry runs, test cuts, or first-piece checks before full production.
• Safely load and unload material, operate CNC routers and related woodworking machinery per procedures.
• Monitor machine operation, tool condition, cutting quality, and respond to alarms or issues by stopping and reporting.

Skills

CNC machining

Read blueprints

CNC/CAM software

Measuring tools

Shop math

Basic computer skills

Tool wear

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machine controls

G-code basics

CAM programs

Job description

Carter Architectural Millwork in Millersburg, OH is seeking a CNC Operator to translate architectural drawings into precise millwork components using CAD/CAM systems.

You will set up tooling, load programs, and monitor production to ensure quality and safety while meeting production schedules. Collaboration with Engineering and Production teams is essential for successful manufacturing.