CAD/CAM Router Technician — Sign Fabrication

CAD/CAM Router Technician — Sign Fabrication Signworks - 3.7 Indianapolis, IN Job Details $20 - $35 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Certification Machine tool maintenance Trash removal Machine setup Equipment safety procedures Equipment setup (production tasks) Manufacturing facilities cleaning Quality control product testing Tooling CAD Aluminum Moving Mid-level Forklift CAM software Schedule management Parts drawings Sign manufacturing CNC quality inspection Wood materials Collaboration with manufacturing teams Machine adjustment CorelDRAW Quality assurance within manufacturing Materials handling CNC toolpath generation Lean management Cutting tools File organization Equipment adjustment (production tasks) Full Job Description Are you the go-to person for clean toolpaths and cleaner cuts? If you can take a vector file and turn it into flawless parts, you'll feel right at home here. Join our sign manufacturing team and keep material moving, deadlines met, and quality on point. What you'll tackle

CNC/Router Operation:

Load, set, and secure acrylic, aluminum, PVC, wood, and composites. Adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling for peak performance.

File Prep & Programming:

Import from Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Flexi, EnRoute (or similar). Verify nesting, toolpaths, and material yield; make basic program edits as needed.

Quality Control:

Check tolerances and finish; correct defects or alert the production supervisor; uphold consistent standards.

Production Support:

Coordinate with fabrication, paint, and assembly; assist with material handling; keep schedules on track.

Maintenance & Safety:

Perform bit changes, cleaning, lubrication; manage dust collection and waste; follow OSHA and company safety procedures; keep the area spotless. Bring these strengths Proven CNC router operation (sign industry preferred). Ability to read drawings, layouts, and cut sheets. Familiarity with sign materials and fabrication methods. Comfortable with computers and organized file management. Detail-driven, accuracy-focused mindset. Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform in a fast-paced shop. Extra credit Experience with MultiCam, AXYZ, ShopSabre, Laguna, CamMaster, or comparable CNC platforms. Solid understanding of tool selection and cutting strategy.

Hands-on sign fabrication:

channel letters, cabinets, ADA, dimensional letters. Forklift certified or experienced. Knowledge of lean manufacturing or production workflows. Environment & demands Manufacturing/fabrication shop with dust, noise, and active equipment. Extended standing throughout the shift. How we'll gauge impact Accuracy first; scrap reduction follows. On-schedule delivery of routed parts. High machine uptime and maintenance discipline. Part quality that meets spec the first time. Strong teamwork and streamlined handoffs. Why you'll like it here We offer a competitive salary plus medical, life insurance, 401K, and vacation PTO. We're looking for an experienced sign professional who thrives as a team player and enjoys keeping a router humming.