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Millwork CNC Programmer

Bestmark National company · Montclair, VA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Bestmark National company (industrial) in Montclair, VA.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
CNC, Machining, Tooling, AutoCAD

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Virginia.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ CNC 64%
  • ✓ Machining 55%
  • ✓ Tooling 36%
  • ✓ Team leadership 36%

✓ = 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.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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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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Description

  • •Review architectural drawings, approved millwork shop drawings, specifications, field dimensions, and production

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