Router Operator - 2nd Shift

Jackson Furniture Industries; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus

Family owned company for 80+ years

Job summary

Jackson Furniture Industries is seeking a Router Operator to produce wooden machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a CNC machine. This role requires concentration, precision, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

The 2nd shift runs 4:30 pm to 3 am, Monday through Friday. You will translate schedules into CNC programs, load materials, perform test runs, verify dimensions, and inspect finished pieces while maintaining daily machine readiness in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Measuring and math skills required.
• Ability to enter CNC programs and verify information.
• Must work PM shift and overtime as needed.
• Previous CNC experience highly preferred.
• Safety is the top priority.

Responsibilities

• Produce and sort cut wooden pieces for furniture frames.
• Prepare, maintain and operate CNC machines to perform tasks.
• Translate scheduled orders into CNC programs and verify inputs.
• Load OSB and plywood, run test to ensure pieces meet specs.
• Set machine to production, monitor execution, and adjust as needed.
• Inspect finished pieces and verify measurements.
• Sort parts for next production phase and maintain daily machinery readiness.
• Perform daily checks to ensure machinery functions properly.

Skills

Measuring & math

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machine operation

OSB/Plywood handling

Job description

Job summary: Router Operators work individually to produce wooden machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. This position requires concentration, precision and attention to detail to meet and maintain high safety and quality standards. 2nd shift hours are 4:30 pm - 3 am Monday through Friday.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Router Operators produce and sort specified cut wooden pieces for the assembly of furniture frames.
• Prepares, maintains and operates CNC machines to perform required task.
• Identifies specific order needed and desired result by following schedule.
• Translates scheduled order to computer command and correctly enters program into PC.
• Verifies the program is correctly entered.
• Prepares and loads OSB and plywood into CNC and performs a “test run” to check if the machine produces pieces according to the specifications.
• Sets machine to produce full order and supervises the correct execution while making adjustments, as necessary, to produce the best result possible.
• Inspects and measures finished wooden pieces to determine quality and correct measurements.
• Carefully and accurately sorts the different parts and readies them for the next phase in production.
• Takes the initiative to check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.

Additional Requirements:

• Measuring and math skills
• Utilize power tools to work on equipment and ability to change bits as required.
• Ability to enter program into PC and verify information.
• Accurately separate cut parts according to type.
• This position is for 2nd shift, so must be able to work PM hours.
• Must be able to work overtime as directed including 5-6 days a week.
• Previous CNC experience highly preferred
• Must perform job with safety as top priority
• Ability to show up to work on-time, every day, and take direction from supervisor(s) in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment: Regularly works around a manufacturing environment and will experience conditions that include cold, or heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.

Physical Demands: Must be able to move and lift objects over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.

• Must be able to bend and lift parts throughout shift
• Must be able to stand on feet and/or walk for entire shift (8 to 10 hours per day).
• Must be able to push, pull, balance, lift, and load in excess of 70 pounds constantly to move objects daily.

Benefits:

• 401K
• Medical
• Dental and Vision
• Life, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Plans
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family owned company for over 80+ years

Legal Disclaimer: Jackson Furniture is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our practice to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. All employment decisions and related entities will be made on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy and commitment to ensure equal opportunity is provided in all employment opportunities and practices, regardless of race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jackson Furniture is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.