CNC Programmer & Operator

Company Description

Exhibit Manufacturing of Rochester (EMR) is the manufacturing division of RES Exhibit Services. Together, RES and EMR bring strategy, design, engineering, fabrication, and execution under one roof to create custom exhibits, branded environments, displays, and event experiences for high-visibility moments.

Today, RES is entering its next chapter with refreshed leadership, a sharper brand direction, new client momentum, and a renewed focus on clarity, accountability, creativity, and measurable results. EMR plays a critical role in that future by providing the hands‑on manufacturing capability that turns RES designs and engineered plans into finished physical environments.

At EMR, CNC programming and operation help turn engineered ideas into accurate, buildable components. This role sits within EMR, the manufacturing division of RES Exhibit Services, and works at an important point between RES Engineering and EMR Manufacturing. The position translates BOM drawings, shop drawings, and production information into CNC programs and finished parts that support custom exhibits, branded environments, displays, and experiential projects.

The right CNC Programmer & Operator will bring technical skill, mechanical judgment, accuracy, and dependable follow‑through to custom work. This is a hands‑on EMR manufacturing role for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, works well with carpenters and engineers, and wants to help strengthen production standards across EMR and RES.

Exhibit Manufacturing of Rochester (EMR), the manufacturing division of RES Exhibit Services, is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer & Operator to support the production of custom exhibit and experiential components with precision, efficiency, and pride in the finished result. This blended role reviews engineering information, creates CNC cut sheets and production‑ready files, programs the CNC equipment, and operates the machine to produce accurate, high‑quality parts.

In this role, you will be part of the EMR manufacturing team and work closely with EMR carpenters, fabricators, and shop leadership, as well as the RES Engineering team. You will help ensure custom designs are translated accurately into production, identify questions early, resolve basic programming or tooling issues, and maintain a safe, organized, and reliable CNC work area.

• Review BOM drawings, shop drawings, engineering documentation, and production plans to determine CNC production requirements.
• Create CNC cut sheets, nesting layouts, and production‑ready files for custom exhibit components.
• Program CNC equipment for cutting, routing, drilling, and machining.
• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC equipment to ensure accurate and efficient production.
• Load materials, select tooling, adjust machine settings, and verify setups before running jobs.
• Perform quality checks to confirm parts meet drawings and specifications before they move to carpentry, fabrication, or assembly.
• Work with carpenters, fabricators, shop leadership, and the RES Engineering team to resolve questions and improve manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot basic machine, material, tooling, setup, and programming issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized CNC work area and follow proper machine operating procedures.
• Support a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on safety, craftsmanship, accuracy, accountability, and on‑time completion.
• Manage multiple production priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and follow‑through.
• Communicate clearly regarding drawing questions, material needs, machine concerns, production status, and potential risks or delays.

Success in this role means CNC programs and cut sheets are accurate, machine setups are verified, finished parts meet specifications, production questions are addressed early, and downstream teams receive dependable work that is ready for assembly. The strongest candidates will be mechanically inclined, safety‑minded, collaborative, detail‑oriented, accountable, and comfortable working in a custom environment where every project is different and…