Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced CNC Operator and Programmer to lead all programming and operation of our Biesse Rover K pod and rail CNC. This role is central to our production flow and requires a blend of technical expertise, practical experience, and a high level of ownership.
You will be responsible for transforming shop drawings, cut lists and concepts into accurate, efficient CNC programs and for executing those programs safely and consistently on the machine. You will collaborate closely with our engineers, draftspeople, project managers, and production team to ensure accuracy, minimize rework, and meet project timelines.
We manufacture a wide variety of custom architectural millwork, cabinetry, and unique furniture projects, offering consistent technical challenge and variety. Most of our work is one-off custom, so you will be programming and setting up constantly.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely obsessed with machining optimization. Someone who studies cycle times, hunts for ways to improve yield, refines tool paths, and treats every job as a chance to make the next one run cleaner and faster. The right person sees the CNC not just as a machine to operate but as a system to continuously improve.
Key Responsibilities
- Programming and operation of the Biesse Rover K pod and rail CNC
- Set up tools, load programs, adjust offsets, and maintain machine readiness.
- Verify cuts, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accuracy before components move to assembly.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following all safety protocols.
- Perform daily and weekly machine maintenance and report service needs proactively.
- Work closely with the design team to provide feedback on drawings and improve manufacturability.
- Assist in optimizing material yield, nesting, tool paths, and machining strategies.
- Document programming standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all work meets West Isle’s quality standards and delivery expectations.
Requirements
Must-Have Skills
- Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience, including hands-on machine operation within wood and wood composites.
- Experience in cabinetry, millwork, or woodworking manufacturing is mandatory.. CNC experience limited to metal, stone, or plastics machining does not meet this requirement.
- Strong understanding of cutting sheet materials, including plywood, MDF, and particle board.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and cut lists.
- Fluency with at least one CNC programming software platform. We machine from Biesse BSolid; programs written in other software (AutoCAD, Cabinet Vision, Mozaik, AlphaCAM, or similar) can be imported.
- Able to understand and be understood in safety-critical and job-critical communication: verbal direction on the shop floor, hazard labels and safety data sheets, and shop drawings and cut lists
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and personal accountability for accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work efficiently and maintain focus in a fast-paced production environment.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with pod and rail CNC systems is desirable but not required.
- Experience with Biesse BSolid is an asset but not required
- Experience with Microvellum
- A track record of improving cycle times, tool paths, or material yield
What we offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
- A supportive, well-equipped manufacturing environment
- Opportunities for skill development and growth as we modernize our production processes and systems
- Being part of a team that cares about quality and doing things properly
We start our day early, so commuting and dealing with traffic is smooth and not an issue.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Tell us about a job where a part came off the machine wrong. What caused it, and what did you change afterward?
- What are your wage expectations within the posted $32 to $42 range?
- How many years of hands-on CNC experience do you have in a woodworking, millwork, or cabinetry shop? CNC work in metal, stone, or plastics does not count for this question.
- Which woodworking or millwork shops have you run CNC machines in, and what did each shop make?
- What CNC software have you personally used to write programs, and on which machines?
Experience:
- CNC programming: 5 years (required)
Location:
- Langford, BC V9B 5R8 (required)
Work Location: In person
