Cnc Operator (2Nd Shift)
Job Description
Vibrant Position
Position: Cnc Operator (2Nd Shift)
Company: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Company: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Job Brief
Position summary: operates cnc machines to fabricate and shape wood parts according to production specifications.
Experience
Career Pathway is required
Job Detail
- Load plywood or wood stock onto CNC machines.
- Produce quality wood components using CNC machinery such as lathes and milling machines.
- Load parts, verify and run CNC programs, operate controls, set offsets, make simple edits, deburr parts, and inspect finished pieces for quality conformance.
- Read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequences of operations, and setup requirements.
- Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or workpieces as guides for machining.
- Detect and correct equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, making adjustments within the machine’s capabilities. Report major malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Operate forklifts or lifting devices for part movement (when certified).
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, production control, quality, maintenance, and other departments to resolve machining or quality issues.
- Maintain clean, organized work area and perform basic preventive maintenance. Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures before performing maintenance or repair.
- Comply with all state and federal laws, company quality standards, policies, and safety/environmental regulations.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes) and report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Essential Skills and Experience: English required for reading tickets and instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, follow routers, perform basic math, and use standard measuring tools.
- Completion of a CNC operator technical training program or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience specifically operating Intorex CNC wood-turning equipment preferred.
- Physical Demands and Work Environment: Lift/Carry: Frequently lift 35–50 lbs. occasionally lift over 50 lbs (team lift for heavier items).
- Standing/Walking: Must stand and walk consistently for 8+ hours.
- Reach/Handle/Grasp: Frequent hand use required to load and unload plywood and parts.
- Bend/Lift/Stoop: Frequent bending, lifting, and climbing to gather and handle materials.
- Environment: Indoor manufacturing environment with controlled airflow. some buildings may not be air-conditioned.
- Vision: Requires close visual acuity (within 3 feet) for precision work, with or without corrective lenses.
