CNC Programming Detailer (Trade Shows & Events)
Job Summary
Come shape the future of brand experience.
At Jack Morton we design and buildhead-turning smile-inducing impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiencesby turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.
That takes a team thats bold curious and acts as one.We build on each others ideas challenge conventions and show up for one another every day. Here youll do your best work grow quickly and partner across clients disciplines and global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives whats next boldness raises the bar and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected egos are left at the door and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.
Experience without limitsin your work your growth and your impact.
Do you enjoy taking creative concepts and turning them into precise manufacturable reality Are you passionate about CNC programming digital fabrication and solving the technical challenges that bring custom environments to life
Were looking for a CNC Programming / Detailer (Trade Shows & Events)to take ownership of our CNC programming function and play a key role in transforming custom exhibit trade show and experiential designs into precision-built components. This is a hands-on opportunity to own develop and continuously improve CNC programming processes while collaborating with designers project managers fabricators and production teams.
Youll work at the intersection of design and manufacturingtranslating creative intent into efficient CNC programs optimizing material usage and machining processes troubleshooting production challenges and helping establish best practices as our capabilities grow.
What Youll Do
- Own and develop CNC programming processesfor custom exhibits trade show booths experiential environments and specialty fabrication.
- Translate 2D/3D designs and production drawings intoCNC-ready files and efficient machining programs.
- Program and optimize CNC equipment for cutting wood plastics foam and other exhibit materials.
- Select appropriate materials tooling feeds speeds and machining strategies for each application.
- Continuously improve CNC workflows programming standards tooling strategies and production efficiency.
- Partner with Designers Project Managers Fabricators and Estimators to determine the best approach for manufacturing complex components.
- Troubleshoot CNC and fabrication challenges and develop practical solutions that improve quality and manufacturability.
- Optimize material usage and machining time to supportcost-effective high-quality production.
- Interpret blueprints technical drawings and design intent to produce accurate components.
- Set up CNC jobs and verify programs prior to production.
- Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
- Maintain CNC files libraries tooling information and programming documentation.
- Help establish and maintainCNC standards and best practicesas the department evolves.
- Perform basic CNC equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Utilize precision measuring tools including calipers micrometers depth gauges and indicators.
- Assist with material handling and operate forklifts as needed.
Production & Detailing Support
While CNC programming is the primary focus youll also provide technical support to the production process by:
- Reviewing designs for manufacturability and identifying potential issues before fabrication.
- Making minor modifications to CAD files when needed to support CNC production.
- Creating or updating select fabrication and assembly drawings.
- Applying value engineering and manufacturing best practices to improve designs.
- Supporting shop teams with technical information dimensions and production documentation.
What You Bring
- 4 years of CNC programming/manufacturing experience ideally in custom fabrication millwork cabinetry exhibits or a related environment.
- Strong experience programming CNC equipment and working with CNC production workflows.
- Proficiency withAutoCAD 2D/3Dor similar CAD software.
- Strong understanding of materials tooling machining processes tolerancing and fabrication methods.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and translate design intent into manufacturable solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ahands-on production-minded approach.
- Ability to optimize programs for accuracy efficiency material utilization and production speed.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience intrade shows exhibits experiential marketing millwork scenic fabrication or custom manufacturing.
- Experience developing CNC processes or standards within a growing production environment.
- Experience with nesting and material optimization.
- Knowledge of ADA requirements and trade show/exhibit regulations.
- Experience working directly with fabrication and installation teams.
- Forklift experience.
- Familiarity with value engineering and cost-conscious manufacturing.
Last but not least we believe in diversity equity and inclusion.
Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race religion color national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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About Company
We create the worlds most talked-about Experience Brands.Jack Morton is an award winning global brand experience agency.