Wood CNC Operator

$47,154 - $49,587/Yr

NW Employment Solutions - Canby, OR

Full-time

Canby, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Wood CNC Machine Operator will be responsible for operating computer-controlled tools and machines to process wood workpieces. This role involves setting up and maintaining equipment, ensuring the quality of finished products, and making necessary adjustments to machine operations. The position offers a consistent day-shift schedule with opportunities for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules using computer network links.
• Set up and operate computer-controlled machines to perform one or more machine functions on wood workpieces.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays, and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
• Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation, and save modified programs.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or pogos.
• Stack or load finished items, or place items on conveyor systems.
• Confer with supervisors or maintenance to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
• Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications using computers.
• Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts.
• Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing.
• 1 year of experience in computer networking.
• 1 year of experience in math.
• Mechanical knowledge.

Benefits

• Consistent day-shift schedule (M-F 5am-1:30pm)
• Opportunity for overtime
• Negotiable starting pay based on experience