CNC Programmer and Operator - Wood Processing – Door/Window

To produce custom-made pre-hung doors for high-end custom homes requires a unique combination of traditional woodworking knowledge and advanced digitally controlled technology.

To meet the demanding requirements of these products from an aesthetic, environmental, energy efficiency, durability and mechanical performance perspective every component must be accurately and consistently produced to ensure successful assembly, finishing, installation and total project completion.

We are looking for an individual that has the required background to design and CNC machine the components required for these interior and exterior door systems accurately and efficiently.

Every project is different with custom specifications that require a good eye for detail and an organized approach to manufacturing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Consulting with project managers to determine project requirements.
• Working with architectural drawings, specification data and documentation.
• Coordinate revisions and finalization of shop drawings and samples.
• Preparing and modifying AutoCAD drawings and documents for approved projects
• Generate Mastercam CAD / CAM program files for use in CNC production
• Setup, program, load and operate and advanced 3 axis machining centre
• Organize, develop and maintain drawings and CNC program library
• Optimize materials utilization through nesting procedures and offcut usage.
• Manage all consumables and tooling to maximize tool life and machine performance.
• Coordinate machine production scheduling and maintenance requirements

Required Qualifications

• At least three to five years of experience in secondary wood production environment.
• 2 years experience in running a CNC machining centre in a wood manufacturing setting.
• Strong familiarity with wood materials, door and window hardware, finishing processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Mastercam software
• Ability to fully utilize standard office software such as Excell spreadsheets and Word

Additional / ideal qualifications

• Experience with an SCM CNC Machining centre running Xilog Plus
• Post secondary training / education and certification in :
• AutoCAD, Joinery, Wood Processing, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Building Technology, Engineering, Drafting or other specialty training in wood product manufacturing or woodworking (joinery, millwork, cabinetmaking, doors / windows, finish carpentry)
• Some exposure to other support design / sketch for concepts and notations

Compensation / Benefits :

The pay rate is widely varying and dependent on experience and training certification level. For an intermediate level of qualification a pay range of $25.

00-$32.00 per hour is average.

Some individuals may have more formal training and higher levels of directly applicable experience. For these senior staff a custom compensation package will be assembled that is highly attractive.

Benefits package includes dental, extended health, life benefits, and AD&D.