CNC Operator

Job Description

A Glulam CNC Operator in Dothan, AL, as part of SmartLam's North America's largest custom glulam plant, would be responsible for the safe and efficient fabrication operating and maintaining CNC machines to produce glulam beams, requiring skills in interpreting shop drawings, programming, and ensuring quality and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating CNC Machines: Setting up and operating CNC machines to perform repetitive operations on glulam wood beams.
• Interpreting Shop Drawings: Reading and interpreting shop drawings to understand the dimensions, cuts, and specifications of glulam beams.
• Programming and Editing: Programming and editing the CNC machine to specify speed, feed rates, and tool paths.
• Maintaining Equipment: Cleaning and maintaining the CNC machines and related equipment.
• Quality Control: Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Safety: Maintaining safety standards and safe work practices.
• Record Keeping: Keeping records of production data and maintenance, as well as maintaining equipment inventory and supplies.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshooting issues that arise during the CNC machining process.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: Experience in CNC machine setup, programming, and operation is essential.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, understand CNC programming, and use CAM software.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues that arise during the CNC machining process.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety procedures and practices.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of the finished products.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.

Physical Demands (To be successful as a CNC Machine Operator, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position)

Lifting up to 50lbs

Repetitive Lifting 35lbs

Carrying up to 50lbs

Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs

Pinching/Gripping

Reaching overhead

Reaching away from body

Standing up to 10-hours

Walking up to 10-hours

The responsibilities named above are a summary of the responsibility of the CNC Machine Operator. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed at the discretion of Finishing Supervisor.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday – occasional Saturday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift or Second Shift.To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America endeavors to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.