CNC Operator

Looking for your next challenge?  Looking to join a growing company that offers excellent benefits, along with great opportunities to learn and grow? St. Germain’s Cabinet, Inc. – Supreme Counters is currently seeking a CNC Operator for our Duluth location.

SUMMARY

The Woodworking CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC woodworking equipment—including CNC routers, edgebander, panel saws, and related machinery—to produce high-quality cabinet components that meet company standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to interpret technical drawings, cut sheets, and work orders. Accuracy, efficiency, and safety are essential.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES (duties include but are not limited to):

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC woodworking equipment including CNC routers, edgebander, panel saws, and drilling/boring machines.
• Load materials, secure workpieces, and ensure correct tooling and machine parameters for each job.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, cut sheets, and production packets to determine machining requirements.
• Verify material thickness, orientation, grain direction, and part identification before running.
• Perform quality checks throughout production to ensure correct dimensions, edge quality, and machine accuracy.
• Adjust machine settings, tooling, vacuum hold-down, and program parameters as needed.
• Identify and resolve issues such as tool wear, incorrect nesting, chip-out, poor edge quality, or machine alarms.
• Assist with programming adjustments, tool changes, and machine zeroing.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication of CNC woodworking equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling and storage of materials and tools.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including PPE usage.
• Communicate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve workflow.
• Complete production paperwork, labels, and quality checks accurately.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating woodworking CNC equipment (CNC router, edgebander, panel saw) preferred.
• Technical training in CNC machining for woodworking is a plus.
• Experience in a cabinetmaking, millwork, or woodworking production environment preferred.

 

COMPETENCIES

The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required or preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, part labels, and cut sheets.
• Proficient with measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, squares).
• Understanding of woodworking materials such as plywood, TFL, hardwoods, veneers, and laminate.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship and safe practices.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise, sawdust, adhesives, and temperature fluctuations.
• PPE required: safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position

 

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

St. Germain’s Cabinet, Inc. – Supreme Counters provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

 

OTHER:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.