CNC Operator

POSTING TITLE: CNC OPERATOR – SIGNAGE & FABRICATION SUPPORT

JOB TITLE: CNC OPERATOR

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

L&M Architectural Signs is a family-owned business with a long history in the craft of sign-making. Today we operate the most cutting-edge equipment in the industry to deliver the highest quality products on the market. We manage projects from development through installation, and we continually innovate to create new products and methods that translate into new opportunities for our clients.

We're a full-service production house for signage and environmental graphics in every medium. Our broad range of capabilities allow us to efficiently produce high-volume items, but also tackle the challenges of unique, intricate designs. We work with some of the top architecture and design firms in the country, and understand the attention to detail and level of finish required for successful projects of exceptional quality.

Visit our website at https://www.lmsigns.com/ for more information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The CNC Operator is a hands-on production support role responsible for operating CNC equipment used in the fabrication of custom signs and related components. Duties include:

• Operating CNC routers and/or CNC mills to cut, drill, shape, and machine parts used in custom signage and architectural graphics
• Loading materials, setting up jobs, confirming tooling, and monitoring machine performance during production runs
• Reading work orders, shop drawings, cut files, and production specifications to ensure accurate output
• Verifying dimensions, edge quality, hole placement, and finished part accuracy before releasing work to the next production stage
• Performing basic machine maintenance, cleaning, and routine troubleshooting to keep equipment production-ready
• Supporting fabrication teams by producing parts accurately and on schedule for assembly, paint, print, and installation workflows
• Working with aluminum, acrylic, PVC, ACM, wood, and other common sign substrates

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience operating CNC routers and/or CNC mills in a production environment
• Experience in a sign shop, millwork shop, cabinet shop, metal shop, or similar custom production environment strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and programming or program-editing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Read production files, work orders, shop drawings, and dimensions accurately
• Identify and communicate production issues quickly
• Work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to perform physical tasks including occasional heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $22-$35 hourly based on experience
• Partial Health and Dental Insurance and 401k w/ company match
• Vacation time, seven (7) paid holidays plus one (1) flex holiday, and annual company break between Christmas and New Years
• Family and medical leave as per New Jersey State Law
• An outstanding work environment with smart, caring, committed coworkers.

L&M Architectural Signs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.