CNC Wood Router

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: CNC Wood RouterReports To: CNC ManagerLocation: Brewton, AlabamaABOUT FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES:With two locations in Brewton, AL and Theodore, AL, Frontier Technologies specialize in Energy, Services, Engineering, and Logistics providing quality components and services to our customers that encompass fabrications, assemblies, subtractive manufacturing and the rework, repair, or refurbishment of a wide range of A-C Components items including in-house testing and engineering evaluations. Frontier Technologies is now part of Gexpro Services, a world-class Supply Chain Services outsource provider, specializing in developing and managing production inventory management programs.BenefitsCompetitive compensationCompany Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term DisabilityVarious Medical, dental, vision plans to best suit your needsFlexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings AccountsVoluntary benefits that include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, discounts on pet, home and car insuranceEmployee assistance program and Health wellness programs401(k) immediately with a competitive matchSeveral paid holidays and paid time off that includes personal, sick and vacation time.CNC Wood Router OverviewThe CNC Wood Router Operator sets up, programs, and operates a MultiCam CNC router to produce high-quality wooden components and parts, as well as occasional foam, rubber, and plastic materials to drawing and work-instruction specifications. This role selects and sets tooling, optimizes nests for material yield, performs first-piece and in-process inspections, and documents production in the ERP system. The operator performs basic program edits at the machine, executes routine and preventive maintenance, and upholds safety, quality, and on-time delivery requirements. The CNC Wood Router Operator collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams and reports to the CNC Manager.Load plywood, MDF, and other raw materials (foam, rubber, plastics) onto the CNC router and secure using vacuum hold-down or fixtures as required.Set up the MultiCam CNC router, including zeroing axes, setting work offsets, and verifying tool length and diameter offsets per setup sheets.Call up and run approved CNC programs per work instructions to produce quality parts to print, making minor edits at the controller when necessary.Interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders; confirm dimensions, tolerances, notes, and material specifications prior to cutting.Perform first-article inspections and document results; monitor dimensions during production using tape measure, calipers, squares, and gauges.Hand-route edges and perform light manual drilling or countersinking operations on parts as needed to meet drawing and cosmetic requirements.Select, install, and set up tooling per engineering requirements; monitor tool wear and replace tools to maintain cut quality and cycle time.Optimize feeds, speeds, and step-downs for wood and soft materials to balance finish quality, tool life, and throughput.Surface and maintain the spoil board; verify vacuum integrity and part hold-down before and during cutting.Spray and hand paint wood parts to support production and on-time delivery, following finish specifications and safety guidelines.Complete all required work order documentation accurately and on time; record material usage, scrap, and labor as instructed.Enter and maintain production transactions in the ERP system using tablets or computers; update job status to support scheduling and traceability.Perform routine and preventive maintenance on CNC machines (e.g., lubrication, filter checks, cleaning, alignment checks) and report issues promptly to maintenanceTroubleshoot common machining issues (e.g., chatter, tear-out, poor edge quality) and escalate complex problems to the CNC Wood Manager.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; follow all safety policies, PPE requirements,Prepare materials, tooling, and fixtures to ensure efficient changeovers and minimize downtime between jobs.Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to resolve drawing questions, improve cut strategies, and reduce scrap and rework.Support training and knowledge sharing with team members as directed by management.Other job duties as directed by managementQualificationsPossess a High School Diploma or equivalent, certification or technical school.1 year of experience in manufacturing work setting.Mechanical AptitudeAble to read and interpret work instructionsFluent in both written and spoken EnglishPerform Math skills in standard and metric measurementsAble to accurately read/use a tape measure and hand held toolsBasic computer skillsPassion for doing a job wellA "self-motivated" team playerAble to work effectively in South Alabama climate conditionsAble to stand for long periods of time, crawl, squat, and climb without tiring easilyAble to lift 50 pounds with reasonable accommodationsPass visual acuity testMust pass a background check and drug testDISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.