Job Description
Job Description
CNC Operator / Operations Specialist Engineered Plastics Distribution & Fabrication
Full-Time | Base Salary (70-80K) + uncapped bonus opportunity
About the Opportunity :
A well-established North American distributor and fabricator of industrial plastics is seeking a skilled CNC Operator / Operations Specialist to join its operations team. The organization supports customers across industrial, manufacturing, construction, and fabrication markets, providing precision-machined plastic components and technical material solutions.
This is a hands-on role suited for a technically capable professional who enjoys working with CNC equipment, interpreting design drawings, and contributing directly to high-quality production outcomes.
What You’ll Do In this key operations role, you will be responsible for :
- Operating CNC machinery (routers, mills, lathes, or similar equipment) to machine engineered plastics to specification
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD files (AutoCAD experience required)
- Programming, setting up, and adjusting CNC equipment for production and custom jobs
- Working with design and CAM tools to translate customer and engineering requirements into accurate machining programs
- Performing quality inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to tolerances
- Collaborating with internal teams to support order fulfillment, scheduling, and production flow
- Maintaining equipment, tooling, and a safe, organized shop environment
- Troubleshooting machining issues and identifying opportunities for process improvement
- Assisting with material handling, staging, and basic inventory coordination as needed
What You Bring The ideal candidate will offer :
Hands-on CNC operating experience in a production or fabrication environmentStrong working knowledge of AutoCAD and comfort with technical drawingsSolid understanding of machining processes, plastics materials, and production workflowsExperience setting up and adjusting CNC programs, feeds, and speedsHigh attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safetyAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with a teamStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive, reliable work ethicAssets (Nice-to-Have) :
Experience with CAM software or additional design toolsBackground in plastics machining or engineered materialsForklift or material-handling experienceWhy Consider This Role?
Join a stable, growing organization with a strong operational focusTake on a hands-on, technical role where your skills make an immediate impactWork in a collaborative environment with long-term career potentialCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to develop and expand technical machining expertise