CNC Cutting Machine Operator – Fabric Shop | $18–$20/hr | Full-Time | Mon–Fri, 7:00–3:30
Turn designs into real products. We’re a growing awning company looking for a detail-oriented CNC Cutting Machine Operator to join our fabric shop. You’ll take drawings and digital files and turn them into precisely cut materials for awnings, canopies, and signage. If you enjoy working with technology, software, and machinery, and take pride in getting things exactly right, we’d like to meet you.
What We Offer
• $18–$20 per hour, based on experience
• Steady, full-time weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• No weekends and predictable hours
• Hands-on training on our equipment and processes
• Room to grow with a growing company
What You’ll Do
• Operate CNC cutting machines: load programs, set machine parameters, and set up fixtures for best performance
• Select and set up machines based on material type and thickness
• Create and edit cut files from drawings using Rhino 3D and PatternSmith
• Lay out and arrange parts in software to maximize cutting speed and reduce material waste
• Operate Miller Weldmaster equipment for grommeting and seam sealing
• Keep digital files organized and up to date with the correct revisions
• Inspect parts to make sure they meet specifications
• Spot and report defective materials or problems to your supervisor
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines
• Support general shop and fabrication work as needed
• Follow safety rules, wear required PPE, and help keep the shop clean and organized
What You Need
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year of machine shop experience, preferably in CNC fabrication
• Experience with CAD and graphic design software
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Comfortable using a PC in a Windows environment
• Basic shop math skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions
• General safety awareness and training
• Ability to work independently after training, following work instructions and SOPs
Nice to Have (Not Required)
• Signage or print shop experience, including working with vinyl and sign layout
• Experience with Rhino 3D, Autocad.
• Experience with scheduling, routing, or production software
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Shop setting with moderate to loud noise and safety-sensitive equipment
• Stand for long periods during your shift
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs or more
• Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
Ready to put your skills to work? Apply today. We’d love to hear from you.
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