Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Selected Furniture is a prime manufacturer of commercial furniture designated to the hospitality/restaurant markets. Our product line includes solid wood chairs, stools, table tops and soft seating. For our vertically integrated manufacturing process, from raw lumber to finishing, we are looking for a hand-on candidate with a strong design/manufacturing background in solid wood furniture.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in 5-axis machining for wood and composite materials used in high-end chair manufacturing . The ideal candidate can take a design from concept to production, including modeling, jig/fixture design, toolpath creation, optimization, and production support. Experience with Alphacam, MasterCam, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks and Fusion 360 is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Machining

• Create efficient 3-axis and 5-axis toolpaths for solid wood, plywood, MDF, and engineered materials
• Develop production-ready CNC programs
• Optimize cutting strategies for speed, accuracy, tooling longevity, and minimal tear-out
• Validate programs through simulation and test runs

3D Modeling & Engineering

• Build accurate 3D models and assemblies in Inventor and Fusion 360
• Translate furniture designs/DXFs into machinable geometry
• Produce shop drawings, exploded views, and machining documentation

Jigs & Fixtures

• Design robust and repeatable jigs, fixtures, and vacuum setups for complex furniture parts
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure ease of use and operator safety

Manufacturing Support

• Troubleshoot machining issues and improve workflow efficiency
• Select proper tooling, speeds/feeds, and machining strategies for hardwood and panel materials
• Maintain organized tooling libraries and machining templates

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience, ideally in wood furniture/ seating manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of 5-axis machining (Bacci considered a plus)
• Skilled in 3D modeling
• Solid understanding of woodworking properties, tooling, chip load, tolerances, and joinery
• Experience in jig/fixture design
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with larger production facilities or custom furniture shops
• Experience in Chair production
• Experience with Bacci work centers
• Surface machining for curved/organic furniture forms
• CAM post customization (not required but valuable)

Selected Furniture LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer with leadership and a culture that supports diversity and inclusion.