benchman / CNC Operator

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Reports To: Shop Foreman
Schedule: Typically 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Compensation: Hourly
Benefits: Accrual based PTO, Paid Holidays

NINE THIRTEEN’S MISSION:

To build lasting relationships by honoring the art of our craft through the talents and ingenuity of fine craftsmen

ROLE SUMMARY: Able to skillfully cut list, fabricate and assemble premium millwork components for custom built-ins, paneling, beams, cabinetry and trim in our woodworking shop. Is able to program, sets up and operate our CNC machine. Maintain equipment and adhere to safety standards. Reading and interpreting technical drawings, inputting the design specifications, creating machine cutting paths, and performing quality checks on the final product. Work is completed on time, on budget and to the Nine Thirteen Standard of Quality.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS PROFILE:

  • Physical abilities must include manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, physical fitness and the ability to lift and carry heavy objects such as cabinets, doors, panels, beams and other materials

  • Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately

  • Effectively manage time

  • Must possess a basic cabinetmaker’s toolkit, including hand and power tools

  • Thorough understanding of wood products and the operation and installation of hardware

  • Vast knowledge of woodworking joinery techniques

  • Ability to read shop drawings

  • Experience using saws, routers, shapers, planers, jointers, edge banders and hand tools safely

  • Works well Independently and as a teammate within the company

  • Able and willing to work diligently and efficiently – able to self-manage time and tasks, complete work quickly, but accurately to meet deadlines

  • Able and willing to work well with others, willing to try new techniques and building methods

  • Desire to continuously learn

RESOURCES:

Training for use of the following:

  • Microsoft 365

  • B Solid

  • SWood

  • Crows Nest this is the app we use for time tracking

bENCHMAN RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Ensure a safe, clean, and productive work environment for you and others

  • Create accurate material takeoffs and cut lists from shop drawings

  • Pull from take-off materials for best yield

  • Meet the labor budget

  • Glue-ups for assemblies, veneers, laminates, etc.

  • Perform minor machinery maintenance and other shop upkeep

  • Fabricate one off moldings

  • Assemble components

  • Master shop machinery use

  • Support the Shop Manager with his or her duties

cnc oPERATION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Run/Operate Biesse Rover K 1536 CNC 

  • Perform routine maintenance per Biesse’s automated schedule on CNC and troubleshoot any other maintenance issues that may arise 

  • Able to use and understand various CAD/CAM software programs including SWOOD/Solidworks, B Suite (Biesse’s software) and Sketch Up 

  • Able to make changes to drawings from Engineering 

  • Able to create tool paths, based on woodworking knowledge, to cut materials 

  • Able to create accurate one off drawings within the software available to write corresponding tool paths 

  • Complete weekly logistics runs 

  • Assist in the shop with building/assembly of products, if there is not a current task on the CNC. This may include sanding, milling, assembly or other woodworking practices 

  • Able to use and understand all machinery within the shop. This includes planer, jointer, table saw, band saw, panel saw, miter saw, wide belt sander, routers, etc.