Expand your carpentry and construction skill set as part of an exceptional team building high-quality homes!

• Second Shift Differential (+$2.50/hr)
• Monday to Friday (Weekends Off!)
• Benefits 
• Career Paths
• Comradery
• Safe, Comfortable, & Climate Controlled Work Environment

At Benson Woodworking Company, we strive to uphold the core values of quality, work ethic, teamwork, inclusivity, humility, and continuous improvement in everything we do. We are seeking a CNC Operator with proven Woodworking/Carpentry experience to join our growing team at our Prefabricated Home Production Facility in Keene, New Hampshire. This is a fast-paced position where you will be cutting lumber products for framing assembly by our production team.

In this role, you will be the lead person for the coordination and operation of the CNC framing speed cutting machine with an automated vacuum feeding system. This position runs, as well as oversees the operations of both the Hundegger SC1 and SC3 and Joulin for cutting all parts for in-house production as well as on-site fabrication. 

We are looking to have you start immediately on first shift for training and then move to second shift beginning in November. Second shift will be scheduled Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM to 11 PM with weekends off! Did we mention those working second shift will earn an additional $2.50/hr shift differential!?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Work with the production team to cut parts.
• Complete machine file checking process.
• Follow schedule and check off completed tasks.   
• Work with procurement department to time material ordering. 
• Communicate with the virtual fabrication department when files need to be updated.  
• Modify machine files and eliminate waste when necessary.  
• Produce weekly efficiency reports. 
• Meet or exceed daily goals to keep up with production teams. 
• Update SOPs as needed.
• Machine maintenance and coordination with maintenance and repair crews. 

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Woodworking, carpentry, and/or construction knowledge and experience. 
• CNC operation experience is helpful but not required! We are willing to train. 
• Ability to safely operate a side loading fork truck to load and unload parts to the machine and deliverer cut parts to the production team. 
• Ability to lead 2 to 3 team members.  
• Ability to train others on machine operation and perform machine maintenance.   
• Ability to lift heavy timbers and lumber.
• Positive attitude in a team setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication. 
• Ability focus on continuous improvement.  
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.   

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage will be commensurate with experience 
• Shift Differential
• 100% work done in a climate controlled indoor space
• Collegial culture, coffee provided and bagels on Wednesdays! 
• Yearly work boot allowance 

Other Benefits include: 

• • Health Insurance 
  • 8 Paid Holidays 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Dental insurance
  • Voluntary Short-term Disability
  • 401(K)
  • Profit Sharing 

More about Bensonwood and our values: 

Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and next-generation technology is reflected in our approach to creating homes and commercial structures that prioritize the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. We specialize in customizable standards-based architecture and offer fully custom design/build services for projects requiring the highest levels of energy efficiency and minimal on-site building time.

Teamwork and inclusivity are important aspects of our company culture. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to achieving our goals, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women and minorities to apply.

At Bensonwood we recognize that a good work ethic is important, there is always room for improvement, and we are constantly seeking ways to do better. We prioritize continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with the latest industry standards and trends, and by always looking for ways to innovate and improve our processes.

We believe that everyone on our team plays an important role in achieving our goals, and that nobody is above a job that needs to be done. We approach our work with humility, recognizing that we are part of a larger community and that our actions have an impact.

Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and we take every opportunity to minimize waste and prioritize the use of bio-based non-toxic and low embodied energy materials. Whether it's a small task or a large project, we approach every job with the same level of dedication and attention to detail, because we know that each and every action we take has an impact on our community and our planet.