Manufacturing Specialist – Woodworking & CNC Operations #238205

Manufacturing Specialist Woodworking & CNC Operations

Newark NJ
Full-Time Onsite

Schedule:
MondayThursday: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Friday: Half Day

Salary Range: $100000 - $150000

Description / Position Overview

This role owns the performance efficiency and consistency of CNC-driven woodworking operations on the manufacturing floor.

The Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for improving processes programming and optimizing CNC equipment and ensuring production runs accurately with minimal downtime. This role exists to bring structure standardization and technical expertise to a high-volume environment where precision and efficiency directly impact output.

This is a hands-on role working directly with machines operators and production teams to ensure work is done correctly consistently and at scale.

Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Improvement

Analyze product specifications and define efficient repeatable production processes
Standardize workflows across machines and production lines
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to increase throughput

CNC Programming & Optimization

Program and optimize CNC machines to ensure accurate and efficient output
Maintain and update machine libraries materials and hardware settings
Troubleshoot machine and software issues to minimize downtime

Production Support

Monitor production quality and make real-time adjustments as needed
Support engineering drafting and production teams with technical expertise
Ensure products are built accurately and consistently to specification

Equipment Ownership

Take ownership of key machines including panel saws edge banders and related equipment
Ensure machines are running efficiently and consistently
Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives

Training & Standardization

Train operators on machine operation best practices and troubleshooting
Build consistency across operators and shifts through structured processes
Share knowledge and improve team capability across the floor

Success in This Role

Processes are standardized efficient and consistently followed
CNC machines run with minimal downtime and strong output quality
Operators are trained confident and aligned on best practices
Production accuracy improves with fewer errors and rework
Workflow efficiency increases across machines and teams

Requirements

Strong experience in woodworking and CNC-based manufacturing environments
Experience programming and operating CNC machines
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Must-Have Capabilities

Strong ownership mindset over machines processes and output
Ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions quickly
Strong technical understanding of CNC workflows and production processes
Ability to train and develop operators with clear structured guidance

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with Cabinet Vision or similar software
Exposure to multi-machine environments and cross-training
Experience supporting process improvement or SOP development

Final Invitation to Apply

If you are a hands-on manufacturing operator who understands CNC takes ownership of processes and wants to improve how production runs day-to-day wed like to hear from you.

If you have most of this experience and can step in and make an impact we encourage you to apply.

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