What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Routing Specialist -- Sign Fabrication position at Eye 4 Group?
Picture your morning at Eye 4 Group: you review design proofs, art files, blueprints, and CAD files for a new storefront project serving a client in Indiana. You prep the CNC router table, set the vacuum system, choose the right bit, and dial in feed speeds. Before lunch you’re shaping acrylic; by afternoon you’re engraving PVC and trimming aluminum — every day brings different materials and creative challenges.What you’ll ownOperate a CNC router to cut, shape, and engrave diverse substrates with precision.Interpret design proofs, art files, blueprints, and CAD files to execute accurate toolpaths.Use sign shop/CAM software to review or adjust designs and enter cutting parameters.Configure table prep, vacuum hold-down, router bit selection, and feed/speed settings.Select, size, and prep raw stock; ensure cleanliness and defect-free quality; load/unload safely and store materials properly.Run additional shop equipment when needed and assist with cutting, gluing, and assembly.Inspect incoming materials and finished parts against specifications and quality standards.Handle routine maintenance, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate repairs.Track tooling and consumables; maintain inventory and initiate reorders as needed.Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area; use PPE and follow safe machine operation practices.What you bring1 years of professional CNC router operation experience (sign industry, woodworking, plastics fabrication, or similar).Proven ability to read CAD files, design proofs, and technical drawings.Comfort with sign shop or CNC programming software.Knowledge of router bits, tooling, cutting speeds/feeds for aluminum, acrylic, PVC, wood, foam, and composite substrates.Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment.Detail-focused, organized, and able to thrive under deadlines.Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.Positive, team-first approach; reliable, punctual, and production-minded.Must be able to pass a background check.Compensation and growthCompetitive pay: $20–$28 per hour, depending on experience.Overtime and bonus opportunities.Career development in CNC programming, tooling optimization, and broader fabrication skills.Tools and techMachines/technologies: 2D drawings, CNC router, router table.Proficiencies: Equipment Troubleshooting, CNC Tooling, Troubleshooting Skills, CNC Programming.About Eye 4 GroupFounded in 2014, Eye 4 Group is a full-service sign and branding partner serving Indiana and surrounding states. We build interior/exterior signage and monument signs through our D.C.I. Process (Discover – Create – Implement), turning creative ideas into durable, high-quality installations.
Salary : $20 - $28