CAD Table Operator

Programs and operates CAD cutting equipment to produce precision-cut foam, corrugated, and protective packaging components.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two or more years of experience operating CAD cutting tables, CNC cutting equipment, or similar manufacturing machinery

• Experience creating, modifying, or optimizing cutting programs using CAD/CAM software

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, production orders, and work instructions

• Basic computer skills and experience using manufacturing software systems

• Ability to set up cutting heads, routing tools, machine tooling, and material hold-down systems

• Experience performing dimensional inspections and verifying parts against specifications

• Ability to troubleshoot machine programming, tooling, and operational issues

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to regularly lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to bend, reach, and handle raw materials and finished products

• Ability to work around cutting equipment and moving machinery

Preferred Skills

• Experience operating Kongsberg cutting systems

• Experience with ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, Esko, or comparable CAD platforms

• Experience in custom packaging, crating, foam fabrication, or industrial manufacturing

• Knowledge of protective packaging design and fabrication methods

• Experience working with polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam, corrugated board, and related packaging materials

• Knowledge of foam, corrugated, cushioning, and protective packaging material characteristics

• Experience operating multiple digital or CNC cutting tables

• Experience with routing and specialty cutting tools

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CAD cutting tables and CNC cutting systems

• Program cutting paths using CAD/CAM software

• Modify and optimize cutting programs for material utilization and production efficiency

• Interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and production work orders

• Produce custom foam inserts, cushioning components, corrugated packaging, and protective packaging products

• Set up machine tooling, cutting heads, routing tools, and material hold-down systems

• Load and position foam, corrugated board, and other packaging materials

• Verify material type, dimensions, and specifications before production

• Perform first-piece inspections and ongoing dimensional quality checks

• Verify finished components meet drawing and customer requirements

• Monitor cutting equipment performance during production

• Diagnose and resolve programming, tooling, and machine-operation issues

• Coordinate production schedules and machine workloads

• Maintain production, inspection, and material-usage records

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning

• Support manufacturing process, material-utilization, and product-quality improvements

• Follow applicable equipment safety and manufacturing procedures

Pay: 22-24/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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