CNC Operator
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
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CNC OperatorFull Time Technical Dothan, AL, US
Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Annually
Job Description
A Glulam CNC Operator in Dothan, AL, as part of Smart Lam's North America's largest custom glulam plant, would be responsible for the safe and efficient fabrication operating and maintaining CNC machines to produce glulam beams, requiring skills in interpreting shop drawings, programming, and ensuring quality and safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating CNC Machines: Setting up and operating CNC machines to perform repetitive operations on glulam wood beams.
- Interpreting Shop Drawings: Reading and interpreting shop drawings to understand the dimensions, cuts, and specifications of glulam beams.
- Programming and Editing: Programming and editing the CNC machine to specify speed, feed rates, and tool paths.
- Maintaining Equipment: Cleaning and maintaining the CNC machines and related equipment.
- Quality Control: Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Safety: Maintaining safety standards and safe work practices.
- Record Keeping: Keeping records of production data and maintenance, as well as maintaining equipment inventory and supplies.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshooting issues that arise during the CNC machining process.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience: Experience in CNC machine setup, programming, and operation is essential.
- Technical
Skills:
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, understand CNC programming, and use CAM software. - Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues that arise during the CNC machining process.
- Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety procedures and practices.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of the finished products.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
Physical Demands (To be successful as a CNC Machine Operator, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position)
Lifting up to 50lbs
Repetitive Lifting 35lbs
Carrying up to 50lbs
Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs
Pinching/Gripping
Reaching overhead
Reaching away from body
Standing up to 10-hours
Walking up to 10-hours
The responsibilities named above are a summary of the responsibility of the CNC Machine Operator. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed at the discretion of Finishing Supervisor.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday – occasional Saturday
- Day Shift or Second Shift. To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Smart Lam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training.
We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.
Americans with Disabilities
Smart Lam North America endeavors to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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