Company Summary:

Elemental Hardware Enrichment is on a mission to empower kids with confidence-boosting, hands-on curriculum that builds competence through project-based learning opportunities. As a vertically integrated manufacturer and program provider, we’re uniquely positioned to uphold excellence across every step of the educational journey — from product design to classroom instruction.

Our programs introduce students to woodworking, engineering, electricity, agriculture, design thinking, and other career-connected learning experiences that help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications.

Job Summary:

The CNC Programmer & Machinist will own the programming and operations of our CNC machines. Working alongside the Manufacturing and Innovation teams, you’ll transform product designs into efficient manufacturing processes and drive the prioritization of CNC production for our hands-on educational programs, custom jigs, quality control tools, and other special projects that streamline our manufacturing process. We primarily work with wood, acrylic, and soft metal materials. This role will create reliability, predictability, and visibility into our CNC production schedule.

By helping determine how we manufacture, you’ll play a key role in making our products faster, more cost-effective, and more consistent to manufacture. Day-to-day, you will plan and prioritize program testing and production needs, identify opportunities to increase throughput and quality for CNC routed parts, and operate and maintain CNC equipment and safety standards. This role does not see the same program day after day. We manage an inventory of over 60 different SKUs of hands-on projects that are made up of several different parts, and you will play a role in new product development. You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong planning and communication skills, keen attention to detail, love process optimization, and are eager to roll up your sleeves and get the work done.

This role reports to our Head of Innovation and Machining and partners closely with Manufacturing leadership.

What you’ll do:

CNC Programming & Production

Program and optimize CNC toolpaths using VCarve and Aspire
Test and select optimal tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies for wood, acrylic, and soft metals
Provide input on manufacturing feasibility of new product concepts
Provide machining recommendations during product development
Maintain accurate CNC program files and version control
Record testing and production data
Provide inputs on expected machining time, tool and material needs
Maintain and manage tools, supplies, and equipment
Prioritize CNC testing and production needs
Operate CNC machines according to production needs
Troubleshoot machining issues and reduce machine downtime

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to reduce machining time, material waste, and loading / unloading time
Design jigs, fixtures, templates, and tooling that improve manufacturing consistency
Standardize machining processes and documentation
Support preventative maintenance of CNC routers, dust collection systems, and vacuum pumps

Equipment & Software we regularly work with:

Laguna Tools 5’ x 10’ SmartShop II Pro CNC
Felder Profit H08 CNC
VCarve and Aspire for programming CNC files
Fusion 360 and SketchUp for blueprinting and 3D modeling
Fulcrum Pro as our ERP system
Google Workspace products
ClickUp for project and task management

Who you are:

Character

Collaborative – you communicate well across different functions and are more interested in finding the best solution than being right
Process-minded – you enjoy creating repeatable systems and processes
Accountable – you don’t wait to be told what needs to be done or what needs improvement
Detail-oriented – you notice small issues before they become large ones

Requirements

4 - 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment operating and programming CNC routers
Experience machining wood materials, acrylic, and soft metals
CNC certification or formal training
Experience and familiarity with data input, tracking, and inventory management preferred
Proficiency in Google Workspace Products (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.) and ERP or MRP softwares to track and log production time and quantities
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment (exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, etc.)
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass a Standard Motor Vehicle & Background Check
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation
Available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Occasional overtime and Saturdays (with advanced notice)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other forms of written and digital plans

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Forklift Certification
Safety-first thinking
CPR-certified
Spanish-speaking is a plus

Benefits

Starting Pay Range – $30 - $37 / hr depending on technical experience and demonstrated experience improving machining capacity
Health Plans – We offer plans for medical, vision, and dental benefits and partially cover the employee’s plan
401k match – When you invest in your future, we’ll invest in it too. We want to see you succeed at Elemental Hardware, and elsewhere.
Paid time off – Earn up to 10 days of paid time off, 5 days of sick paid time off, and enjoy 7 paid company holidays

Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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