
CNC Router Operator – 1st & 2nd Shift (Wood / Plastics)
📍 At a Glance
Company: Ace Designs
Location: Bristol, PA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $17 – $23 per hour (based on experience)
Shift:
- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Overtime: Available (including weekends as needed)
Experience Level: Entry to Mid (1+ years)
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC
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🚀 Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to continued growth in custom retail display manufacturing at Ace Designs.
With a steady pipeline of unique, high-mix projects, this position plays a key role in producing custom wood and plastic display components with a strong focus on quality, precision, and on-time delivery.
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🧰 The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Operate and maintain CNC routers for wood and plastic components
- Load programs and make basic edits at the machine as needed
- Perform tool changes, offsets, and routine machine maintenance
- Verify setups and ensure proper workholding
- Run high-mix, custom jobs (not repetitive production)
- Perform in-process inspection using basic measuring tools
- Troubleshoot issues and make adjustments to maintain quality
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Collaborate with production and design teams to meet deadlines
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🏭 Machines, Controls & Equipment
You’ll work with:
- Machines: CNC Routers (wood & plastics applications)
- Controls: Router-based CNC controls (varies by machine)
- Inspection Tools: Calipers, basic measuring tools
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🔩 Materials You’ll Work With
- Wood
- Plastics
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✅ What We’re Looking For
Required:
- Experience with CNC routers, woodworking, or plastics machining
- Basic understanding of machine operation, tooling, and setups
- Ability to read basic prints and follow specifications
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented
- Willingness to learn and grow in a production environment
Preferred (Not Required):
- Prior CNC operator experience in a manufacturing setting
- Experience with custom or high-mix production work
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
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👍 Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Ace Designs because:
- Work on unique, creative projects — no boring, repetitive parts
- See your work in real retail environments across the country
- Stable company with 34+ years in business
- Clean, organized, and team-oriented shop
- Opportunities to grow into setup or more advanced roles
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💰 Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $17 – $23/hr (DOE)
Schedule:
- 1st or 2nd shift (Monday–Friday)
- Overtime and weekends available as needed
Additional Info:
- Drug-free workplace (pre-employment screening required)
- Full-time, steady work in a growing environment
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👉 Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Years of experience
- 1+ years of experience
Salary range
- $17 - $23 an hour
Machine Type Programming Experience
- 3 Axis Milling / Router