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CNC Router, Edge Finisher, and Saw Operator

Air Master Systems
Norton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
Position Summary: This position is responsible for operating and maintaining precision machinery to cut, shape, and finish materials according to production specifications. This role requires technical skill, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely production.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Program and operate CNC machines, saws, routers, and edge finishers to produce components according to drawings, templates, or digital files.
  • Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists to determine material dimensions and machine settings.
  • Set up, calibrate, and adjust machinery for optimal performance, accuracy, and material utilization.
  • Monitor machine operations, identify errors or quality issues, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
  • Ensure quality standards by inspecting finished parts for accuracy, consistency, and defects.
  • Safely handle, load, and stage raw materials and finished products.
  • Collaborate with production team members to meet project deadlines and resolve technical or workflow challenges.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company safety policies.
  • Accurately record production data, material usage, and maintenance activities.
  • Other job duties as assigned, based on business needs.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in CNC or woodworking preferred.
  • 1–2 years of experience operating CNC machinery, saws, routers, or edge banders in a woodworking or manufacturing environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, tape measures, squares, etc.).
  • Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and proper material handling.
  • Commitment to cooperation with other employees
  • Ability to problem solve both independently and with others

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PhysicalDemands: While performingduties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reachwith hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and usefingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Work might entail significant time spentstanding, exposure to extreme temperatures, enduring distracting/uncomfortablesounds and noise levels, as well as exposure to potentially hazardousconditions and equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Employeesmay be required to climb stairs as needed to access various areas of thebuilding. Specific vision abilitiesrequired include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and theability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as work workloads dictate.This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

WorkEnvironments: Job requires dealing calmly and effectivelywith high stress situations. Employeesmay be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical andbackground checks.

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