Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Responsibilities

CNC and shop operations

• Manage the full production cycle with an emphasis on CNC-driven manufacturing processes.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC routers and related woodworking machinery (such as edge banders) to cut, shape, and drill materials.
• Optimize CNC programs and machine offsets to maximize material usage (nesting), minimize waste, and meet project dimensions and quality requirements.
• Coordinate tooling and perform preventative maintenance on all CNC equipment to ensure maximum uptime and optimal performance.
• Schedule, organize, and assign daily and weekly tasks to the production team, ensuring efficient workflow between CNC operations and traditional cabinetmaking.

Quality control

• Conduct ongoing quality checks throughout the production process, paying close attention to the precision and finish of CNC-produced components.
• Inspect finished projects to ensure they match client specifications and uphold high standards of craftsmanship.

Team leadership and development

• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor all shop staff, with a focus on coaching CNC operators and cabinetmakers on best practices and effective problem-solving.
• Troubleshoot complex CNC and production issues, and provide technical support to the shop team.
• Foster a collaborative and professional team environment that emphasizes high performance and safety.

Administrative duties

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, shop drawings, and CAD files to plan production.
• Manage and monitor the shop's budget and inventory, forecasting material needs and managing supplier relationships.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shop environment in compliance with all safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Maintain all shop equipment, ensuring tools and machinery are clean, safe, and properly functioning.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in a cabinet or woodworking shop, with significant experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a CNC-based production environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong, hands-on experience with CNC router operation, programming (e.g., Cabinet Vision, VCarve, Mosaic, or similar), and maintenance.
• Design Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, shop drawings, and CAD files.
• Business Acumen: Experience with project management, inventory control, and budgeting within a manufacturing setting.
• Physical Ability: Must be physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting heavy materials.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on resolving technical CNC issues.
• Ability to train and develop a team of skilled craftspeople and machine operators.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software for design file review and CNC programming.

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