Door Shop CNC Operator

CNC Operator – Door Shop

The CNC Operator – Door Shop is responsible for setting up, programming, operating, monitoring, and maintaining CNC machinery used to prepare commercial architectural wood doors and related millwork products. This role reviews work orders, shop drawings, door schedules, hardware templates, and approved submittals to ensure products are machined accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications and company quality standards.

In addition to CNC operation, this position performs detailed woodworking, hand fitting, custom modifications, and finish carpentry when preparations cannot be completed entirely by the machine. The ideal candidate combines CNC experience, mechanical aptitude, woodworking skills, careful craftsmanship, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

• Set up, program, and safely operate CNC machinery and related production equipment
• Review work orders, shop drawings, door schedules, hardware templates, technical specifications, and approved submittals before beginning production
• Verify product dimensions, thickness, handing, swing, material, finish, fire rating, opening number, and hardware requirements
• Select, enter, or adjust the correct machine programs and preparation specifications
• Confirm measurements, tooling, reference points, machine settings, and product orientation before machining
• Monitor machine performance throughout operation and make authorized adjustments when necessary
• Maintain accurate production, operational, and machine records
• Work closely with supervisors and production team members to meet daily production goals and customer deadlines

• Perform accurate CNC preparations for commercial door hardware, including:
• Hinges and pivots
• Cylindrical, mortise, and electronic locks
• Exit devices
• Flush bolts and coordinators
• Door closers
• Automatic operators
• Specialty and access-control hardware
• Complete first-piece inspections before machining multiple doors with identical preparations
• Verify completed machining matches approved drawings, work orders, door schedules, and manufacturer templates
• Properly label completed products with project information, opening number, and handing

• Complete preparations that cannot be performed entirely by the CNC machine or require additional hand fitting
• Safely operate routers, drills, saws, chisels, sanders, planers, jigs, templates, and other woodworking tools
• Hand-mortise, drill, route, trim, fit, and modify doors for specialty hardware
• Perform lite and louver cutouts according to approved dimensions and manufacturer requirements
• Install or prepare blocking, reinforcements, fillers, raceways, and related components when permitted
• Perform minor repairs to door edges, faces, cutouts, and machining areas
• Fit, trim, square, sand, and finish preparations to professional commercial standards
• Build or modify jigs and templates to improve accuracy and repeatability
• Assist with custom fabrication and other wood-shop projects as assigned
• Protect prefinished door surfaces from scratches, dents, chips, and other damage

• Measure and verify hardware locations before machining or performing handwork
• Use tape measures, squares, levels, calipers, gauges, and templates to confirm accuracy
• Maintain required tolerances and a high standard of workmanship
• Confirm fire-rated doors are modified only within manufacturer and listing-agency limitations
• Stop production and report conflicts between the product, work order, shop drawings, hardware schedule, or templates
• Identify, document, and separate damaged or nonconforming materials
• Minimize material damage, rework, scrap, and field corrections through careful inspection
• Complete a final quality inspection before releasing products for staging or shipment

• Inspect, clean, and replace router bits, drill bits, and other tooling as required
• Perform routine machine cleaning and operator-level preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot minor machine, programming, tooling, and alignment issues
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions, programming errors, unusual operation, or repair needs promptly
• Maintain machinery, tooling, and work areas in clean, organized, and safe condition
• Support workflow efficiency and continuous-improvement initiatives

• Follow all company, OSHA, machine-specific, and wood-shop safety requirements
• Wear required PPE, including eye protection, hearing protection, and safety footwear
• Properly use machine guards, dust-collection systems, push tools, clamps, carts, lifts, and other safety devices
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures before maintenance or clearing hazardous jams
• Never bypass guards, interlocks, or safety controls
• Maintain safe lifting and product-handling practices
• Report injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, damaged tooling, and equipment concerns immediately
• Participate in required safety…