CNC Operator

Job Details: Job Location: Archetype

• Minnesota
• BLOOMINGTON, MN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.00 - $29.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, Join a team where precision meets creativity. As a CNC Operator at Archetype Signs, you won’t just be cutting materials—you’ll be bringing brands to life. From bold channel letters to intricate custom signage, your craftsmanship will turn raw materials into eye-catching visuals seen by thousands every day. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working with cutting-edge equipment, and want to see your work out in the real world, this is your opportunity to make your mark—literally.

Key Responsibilities

Read, understand and work with fabrication drawings each day. Work with Aluminum, PVC, Acrylic, and Polycarbonate materials to create precise and accurate parts for our Fabrication, Assembly, and Channel Letter Fabrication departments. Manage material inventory in a consistent, accurate and fiscally-responsible manner.

Ensure the necessary tools are always present to complete our projects. Maintain the CNC router tables according to manufacturer maintenance guidelines and our company standards. Organize, clean, drill and tap parts as required for each work project and job. Skills: Communication: Must be able to communicate clearly and timely, while working exceedingly well in our team environment.

Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently to complete tasks, as well as take direction exceptionally well. Math Skills: Strong mathematical skills are a must. We pride ourselves on quality and accuracy; it is necessary to double-check dimensions, and to calculate required material usage to fulfill responsible material and labor cost management while minimizing waste and scrap.

Problem-Solving Skills: CNC operators must identify potential issues or challenges with the machines to achieve peak performance operation. We expect you to recommend ways and means to increase output and improve quality. Attention to Detail: CNC operators will be working with precision equipment to produce signs according to precise specifications.

Must maintain close attention to achieve our established quality standards. Mechanical and Technical Skills: The operator will need to already understand CAD/CAM technology before joining us, and must be well-versed in proper tooling selection based on the material utilized.

Qualifications

Inventory Control: 1 year (Preferred) CNC: 3 years (Required) Experience specific to the sign industry is highly desired. Archetype offers competitive wages based on skill level and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package in a growing company with dynamic and friendly people. EEO STATEMENT: Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.