CNC Router Operator
Catoosa, OK, USA
USD 17-18 / hour
Posted on Jul 3, 2026
CNC Router Operator
Job Description
A CNC Router Operator sets up, programs, and runs computer numerical control machines to cut, shape, and drill materials like wood, plastic, and composites. They interpret blueprints, load raw materials, manage tooling, and perform quality checks to produce precision parts while strictly adhering to safety and maintenance protocols. Core Responsibilities
- Machine Setup: Calibrate routers, install correct cutting tools (bits), and secure raw materials to the machine bed.
- Programming & Operation: Load or input CAD/CAM designs, execute routing commands, and adjust feeds and speeds to ensure optimal cuts.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished products using calipers, tape measures, or gauges to verify they meet exact project specifications.
- Maintenance: Perform daily preventative maintenance, clean the router table, and clear debris to prevent machinery wear.
- Safety & Compliance: Wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and maintain a clean, hazard-free shop floor.
- Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.
- Math & Measuring Skills: Proficiency in measuring (to 1/16") and the ability to add and subtract fractions and decimals.
- Physical Stamina: Capacity to stand for long shifts (often 8–10 hours) and frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Experience: High School Diploma (or equivalent) coupled with prior manufacturing experience or specialized training in CNC software (e.g., EnRoute, Mach3
Meet Your Recruiter
Christy Wylie
Branch Manager- Claremore/Pryor
Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American StaffCorp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.