the company is a premium custom furniture manufacturing company specializing in exotic hardwoods and luxury solid wood designs. We are expanding our production team and looking for a highly skilled ArtCAM Programmer and CNC Router Operator to take charge of our CNC department. You will be working directly with premium materials like solid teak to produce custom doors, 3D relief carvings, and precision furniture components.
The Role
We are looking for an operator who understands the behavior of solid wood, not just MDF or plywood. You will be responsible for taking digital design files (2D vectors and 3D reliefs), programming optimal toolpaths in ArtCAM, and independently operating the CNC router to deliver millimeter-perfect cuts and carvings.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- ArtCAM Programming: Import, modify, and prepare 2D vector designs and 3D relief models in ArtCAM to generate accurate G-code.
- Toolpath Optimization: Calculate and set optimal feed rates, plunge rates, and spindle speeds specifically tailored for dense solid woods (Teak, Walnut, etc.) to ensure clean cuts without burning or chipping.
- Machine Operation: Independently set up, calibrate, and operate the CNC router. This includes securing the material, setting the X, Y, and Z zero points accurately, and monitoring the machine during operation.
- Tooling Management: Select the correct router bits (compression, up-cut, down-cut, ball nose, V-bits) based on the specific job and material. Monitor bit sharpness and change tooling as required.
- Maintenance & Quality Control: Perform daily preventative maintenance on the CNC machine (lubrication, dust extraction clearing) and inspect finished pieces for accuracy before handing them over to the assembly team.
Requirements:
- Experience: Preferably minimum 1 years of hands-on experience programming in ArtCAM and operating CNC routers, but Freshers are welcome to apply as well
- Material Expertise: Proven experience routing and carving solid wood and hardwoods is strictly required. (Experience limited only to acrylic, ACP, or MDF is not sufficient).
- Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of 2D/3D machining strategies (profiling, pocketing, v-carving, 3D roughing, and finishing). Ability to read technical drawings and dimensions accurately.
- Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot basic machine errors, adjust toolpaths on the fly to prevent tear-out on difficult wood grains, and minimize material waste.
- Team Player: Willingness to coordinate with the shop floor supervisor and assembly team to align CNC production with the daily factory schedule
