Millwork CNC Programmer
Bestmark National company · Livingston, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Bestmark National company (industrial) in Livingston, AL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Tooling, AutoCAD
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 80%
- ✓ Tooling 73%
- ✓ Machining 67%
- GD&T 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 27%
- Lean 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Bestmark National company
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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requirements
before programming.
- ✓Create accurate CNC programs for custom architectural millwork, cabinetry, fixtures, wall panels, doors, countertops, and specialty components.
- ✓Convert AutoCAD, engineering, and shop-drawing files into machine-ready CNC programs.
- ✓Develop optimized cutting patterns and nesting layouts to maximize material yield and minimize waste.
- ✓Program routing, drilling, boring, grooving, pocketing, hardware preparation, and edge-profiling operations.
- ✓Select the appropriate tooling, cutting speeds, feed rates, machining sequences, and hold-down methods for each material and application.
- ✓Program components manufactured from plywood, MDF, particleboard, solid wood, veneer panels, laminate, plastics, composites, and other specialty materials.
- ✓Generate clear part labels, cut lists, machining reports, and production documentation.
- ✓Verify dimensions, tolerances, grain direction, finished-face orientation, edge-banding requirements, and hardware locations before releasing programs.
- ✓Perform program simulations and identify potential collisions, machining conflicts, or design errors before production begins.
- ✓Conduct first-piece inspections and make programming adjustments to ensure components meet approved drawings and quality standards.
- ✓Troubleshoot CNC programming, tooling, vacuum, material-hold-down, and machining issues in coordination with CNC operators and maintenance personnel.
- ✓Work closely with engineering, drafting, project management, estimating, purchasing, and production teams to resolve constructability and manufacturing issues.
- ✓Recommend revisions to shop drawings or production methods when designs cannot be manufactured efficiently or safely.
- ✓Maintain organized CNC files, program revisions, tooling libraries, material databases, and project folders.
- ✓Ensure that only the latest approved drawings and program revisions are released to production.
- ✓Track material usage, machining time, rework, and scrap to support accurate job costing and production planning.
- ✓Identify opportunities to reduce machining time, material waste, setup time, and manual fabrication.
- ✓Develop reusable programs, templates, macros, and manufacturing standards for recurring components and assemblies.
- ✓Assist CNC operators with machine setup, tooling changes, spoil-board requirements, fixture preparation, and proper loading procedures
- ✓Coordinate preventative maintenance needs and report machine, tooling, or software issues that may affect production.
- ✓Support production scheduling by prioritizing programs according to project deadlines and shop requirements.
- ✓Inspect completed parts for dimensional accuracy, machining quality, surface condition, and compliance with project requirements.
- ✓Follow Bestmark Nationals quality-control procedures, safety policies, and housekeeping standards.
- ✓Maintain a clean, organized, and safe programming and CNC work area.
- ✓Participate in production meetings and communicate potential delays, material issues, or programming concerns before they affect project schedules.
- ✓Train CNC operators and other production personnel on program requirements, setup procedures, tooling, and quality expectations.
- ✓Stay current with CNC technology, tooling developments, software updates, and architectural millwork manufacturing practices.
- ✓Perform additional programming, engineering, and production-support duties as assigned.
5 years minimum experience in the millwork industry
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Must be able to work overtime when needed
Highly motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
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- •Review architectural drawings, approved millwork shop drawings, specifications, field dimensions, and production
