CNC MACHINE OPERATOR

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role involves operating CNC machinery and woodworking equipment to fabricate precision components based on CAD, Revit drawings, and production specifications. The position is responsible for preparing materials, setting up and running machines, and ensuring finished products meet exact quality and dimensional standards through inspection and measurement. It is a hands-on manufacturing and carpentry role that requires technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

*This is a second shift position.*

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Read and interpret CAD, Revit drawings, and pour sheets to understand project specifications
• Program and operate CNC machines to perform cutting, drilling, milling, grinding, and related fabrication tasks
• Translate technical instructions into machine commands to ensure accurate production execution
• Prepare, load, and stage raw materials and components for CNC machining operations
• Conduct test runs and adjust machine settings to ensure output meets required specifications
• Operate CNC machines through full production cycles to fabricate parts efficiently and consistently
• Monitor machine performance during operation and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality standards
• Inspect, measure, and verify finished products to ensure compliance with drawings and tolerances
• Safely operate woodworking equipment such as table saws, band saws, miter saws, and pneumatic tools to build forms and bulkheads
• Maintain machinery, follow all safety procedures, uphold housekeeping standards, and complete additional assigned duties

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented candidate with carpentry experience and a willingness to learn CNC machine operation in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal individual has strong mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, and the ability to read tape measures and interpret drawings while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality . This person is self-driven, collaborative , and adaptable, with the ability to solve problems quickly and contribute effectively to team-based project completion.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or carpentry experience preferred
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn CNC machine operation and woodworking equipment
• Forklift experience preferred, with ability to safely handle and move materials
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather , and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.