CNC Programmer – 5-Axis; Wood Furniture Job Knox Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: CNC Programmer – 5-Axis (Wood Furniture)
Location: Knox

Selected Furniture is a prime manufacturer of commercial furniture designated to the hospitality/restaurant markets. Our product line includes solid wood chairs, stools, table tops and soft seating. For our vertically integrated manufacturing process, from raw lumber to finishing, we are looking for a hand-on candidate with a strong design/manufacturing background in solid wood furniture.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in 5-axis machining for wood and composite materials used in high-end chair manufacturing. The ideal candidate can take a design from concept to production, including modeling, jig/fixture design, toolpath creation, optimization, and production support. Experience with Alphacam, Master Cam, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks and Fusion 360 is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Machining

Create efficient 3-axis and 5-axis toolpaths for solid wood, plywood, MDF, and engineered materials
Develop production-ready CNC programs
Optimize cutting strategies for speed, accuracy, tooling longevity, and minimal tear-out
Validate programs through simulation and test runs
Build accurate 3D models and assemblies in Inventor and Fusion 360
Produce shop drawings, exploded views, and machining documentation

Jigs & Fixtures

Design robust and repeatable jigs, fixtures, and vacuum setups for complex furniture parts
Collaborate with production teams to ensure ease of use and operator safety

Manufacturing Support

Troubleshoot machining issues and improve workflow efficiency
Select proper tooling, speeds/feeds, and machining strategies for hardwood and panel materials
Maintain organized tooling libraries and machining templates

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of CNC programming experience, ideally in wood furniture/ seating manufacturing
Strong knowledge of 5-axis machining (Bacci considered a plus)
Skilled in 3D modeling
Solid understanding of woodworking properties, tooling, chip load, tolerances, and joinery
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

Experience working with larger production facilities or custom furniture shops
Experience in Chair production
Experience with Bacci work centers
Surface machining for curved/organic furniture forms
CAM post customization (not required but valuable)

Selected Furniture LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with leadership and a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.