What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Router Operator position at Almetek Industries, Inc.?
JOB TITLE: CNC Router Operator
DATE OF JOB POSTING: 04/2026
LOCATION: Reports to 2 Joy Dr. Hackettstown, NJ 07840
REPORTS TO/SUPERVISOR: Production Manager
FUNCTION: Responsible for production of quality parts by operating CNC routers and engravers, producing, and cleaning them on time, and reporting any issues to Programmer or CNC Dept. Supervisor.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time. Hourly, non-exempt. Direct hire.
HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm. Occasional overtime; this position may require more than 40 hours per week and weekends. No swing shifts!
COMPENSATION: $18-$23/per hour depending on experience.
HOURLY, NON-EXEMPT BENEFITS: Vacation time, Sick time, 10 paid company holidays annually, Health insurance with HRA, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, company funded Life-AD&D insurance, Aflac supplemental insurance, 401(k) with company match, educational assistance & tuition reimbursement, monthly company-wide incentives, employee performance reviews, discretionary bonuses, safety-focused work culture.
JOB DUTIES:
- Meet production goals in a safe and timely manner by operating CNC routers and engravers.
- This includes properly loading raw material on the machines, changing tool bits, keeping an eye on machines to make sure they are producing the parts correctly, removing the finished parts, cleaning the parts, counting good parts and scrap parts.
- Ensure that material is available and if not let Supervisor know if additional materials are needed.
- Maintain quality standards. Notice any defects in parts and report any quality issues to the Supervisor or Programmer.
- Empty out vacuum bags and garbage bags.
- Report maintenance needs or mechanical breakdowns to Supervisor.
- Work with department as a team to assist with other tasks as needed.
- Keep workstations clean and organized in line with 5S standards.
- Assists in the production process as needed. Miscellaneous tasks as required and deemed necessary by Plant Management.
- This position may require more than 40 hours per week based on the workload.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to perform the mental and physical aspects of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, bending, reaching, carrying, twisting, gross and fine manipulation, driving, exposure to loud noises/oil/fumes as well as hot/cold climates in the plant, and heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
- Possess basic math and English skills. Must be able to read and measure with a ruler. Must be able to follow work instructions and be flexible to changing priorities that occur in a manufacturing environment.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23