CNC​/Machine Operator

1600 Kepner Dr, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Fiber Global is a manufacturing and climate technology company focused on advancing building materials. Our mission is to reclaim abundant global waste streams to create sustainable, high-performing building materials. Fiber Global creates products that are both sustainable by design and higher performing than existing products on the market. Please visit  to learn more.

Join Fiber Global, a climate technology company redefining building materials by transforming reclaimed cardboard into high-performance Forged Fiber Board (FFB). As a Craftsman in our Lafayette R&D facility, you will fabricate and refine prototype cabinetry components using our innovative FFB material. This hands‑on role supports prototyping, validation testing, and real‑world use‑case demonstrations for the cabinetry industry.

• Fabricate, shape, join, and finish cabinetry components (panels, frames, doors, assemblies) from Forged Fiber Board (FFB).
• Interpret technical drawings, prototypes, and R&D specifications to build accurate test parts.
• Use hand tools, power tools, routers, saws, and specialized equipment for precision layout, cutting, routing, sanding, and assembly.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers to test material performance, troubleshoot behavior during machining/finishing, and iterate designs.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, structural integrity, surface quality, and validation criteria.
• Document processes, observations, and improvement ideas to advance FFB applications in cabinetry.
• Maintain a safe, organized R&D workspace while following all safety and material-handling protocols.

High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training or apprenticeship in fabrication, woodworking, composites, or millwork strongly preferred.

• 6 - 10 years of hands‑on experience in fabrication, cabinetry/millwork, or working with engineered wood/composite materials.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed R&D instructions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail suited for iterative development work.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in various positions.

• 6-10 years Experience with composite panels, laminates, or sustainable materials in furniture/cabinetry.
• Basic CNC, welding, or advanced woodworking machinery knowledge.
• Prior prototyping or R&D environment experience.