Cabinetry CNC Programmer& Machinist

Pro Craft Cabinetry Chicago is seeking an experienced Cabinetry CNC Programmer & Machinist to join our team. This role requires proficiency in Mozaik software and automated machinery to design, program, and cut precision wood, plywood, and laminate parts for custom cabinetry. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of kitchen and bath cabinetry to accurately meet project specifications, perform machine setup, operation, and quality control, and work self-sufficiently in a team environment.

In this position, you will drive efficient production processes, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with team members across various machines to meet production schedules.

• Read and interpret architectural drawings, interior design plans, cabinet shop drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications for custom frameless cabinet manufacturing.
• Use Mozaik Cabinet Software to review cabinet designs, generate CNC files, prepare production files, and optimize machining processes.
• Program, set up, and operate 3-axis CNC routers using G-code and M-code for cutting, routing, drilling, boring, and other cabinet-component machining operations.
• Configure CNC machine settings, tooling, work coordinates, feed rates, spindle speeds, cutting depths, and toolpaths to achieve required tolerances and production specifications.
• Operate and support CNC routers, panel saws, edgebanders, drill presses, mills, lathes, grinders, EDM equipment, and other automated woodworking machinery as required.
• Perform machine setup, calibration, tool changes, router-bit and blade maintenance, first-piece verification, and routine troubleshooting to maintain production efficiency.
• Manufacture precision components from plywood, MDF, melamine, laminate, solid wood, and composite materials while minimizing material waste
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• Perform repetitive, short-cycle production operations including cutting, drilling, machining, edge banding, laminating, and related cabinet manufacturing processes.
• Inspect first-piece, in-process, and finished components for dimensions, machining accuracy, drilling patterns, edge quality, hardware placement, and compliance with approved specifications.
• Identify defective or damaged components, perform or coordinate remakes and rework, and maintain accurate production and rework records.
• Plan and coordinate daily production priorities based on customer deadlines, material availability, machine capacity, staffing, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor orders through cutting, CNC machining, drilling, edge banding, assembly, quality control, packaging, and shipping, communicating potential delays or production issues promptly.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, sales, purchasing, warehouse, customer service, production, and shipping teams to resolve technical issues and maintain efficient workflow.
• Verify materials, hardware, finishes, tooling, and production documentation before manufacturing and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or design issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor material usage and production waste and support nesting, material optimization, and process improvements to reduce waste and production costs.
• Support quality-control procedures and identify root causes of machining errors, remakes, defects, and production delays, implementing or recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor the condition and performance of CNC machines and related equipment; perform routine maintenance and coordinate repairs and preventive-maintenance activities as required.
• Maintain accurate production, maintenance, quality, and rework records and communicate production status, capacity concerns, and equipment issues to management.
• Provide technical assistance and training to production…