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Seeking CNC Extraordinaires of all types! Read below and tell us how you fit in.
Axiom
Axiom Custom Products is a local NE Portland design-led fabrication shop that specializes in custom, curated craftsmanship that’s been around for 27 years.
Our start-to-finish services are distinct and dynamic--with innovative designers, experienced project managers and supreme craftspeople, we can do it all and service the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. A team of 75, we leverage our digital manufacturing technologies, manufacturing expertise, and decades of trial and error to deliver the highest quality products - an outcome unmatched. We offer our clients extensive in-house services and capabilities that allow us to take on projects at any stage of development from concept to installation.
Fabrication Pre-Requisite
A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, in fast fabrication. Our CNC roles ensure that our manufacturing team meets production goals while maintaining high standards of best practices, quality, and efficiency. 
Familiarity with machining processes for a number of different composite materials
Strong understanding of quality control principles and practices.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions effectively.
Proficiency in using various hand tools related to manufacturing processes.
The Equipment
We run three 3-axis Thermwood routers, a 5-axis Royce router and a 7-axis Kuka robot. Adjacent in metal, for cross-training are our Kern Laser and Amada HG1303 Press Brake.
Programming Software
Mastercam, CabinetVision, and Power Mill
Example Variety of Responsibilities, Depending on the Role

• Interpret technical drawings and CAD models and accurately translate them into programs and finished parts
• Apply industry best practices and approaches in CNC programming and machining
• Efficiently execute work assignments, ensuring the optimal use of available tools and machinery
• Ensure outcomes align with manufacturing, project, or deliverable-specific criteria
• Work within the constraints of machine capabilities, taking into account variables like material size, tooling, and spindle speed
• Operate CNC machines, including loading materials, verifying programs, tooling the machines, and supervising operations
• Play a pivotal role in quality assurance efforts, ensuring the accuracy of CNC-made parts
• Take an engaged stance in advancing ongoing projects through collaboration with various departments and staff
• Maintain server integrity and adhere to file organization procedures
• Fill out detailed run sheets for efficient machine operations
• Conduct quality checks to uphold the highest standards
• Work closely with other departments, suggesting changes that optimize the manufacturing process when necessary
• Uphold procedures, safety, and maintenance protocols
• Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of CNC areas
• Maintain excellent communication throughout the company
• Adhere to Axiom's CNC standards and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across all aspects of CNC programming, machining, manufacturing, and safety

Example Variety of Experience, Depending on the Role

• Proficiency in CAD and CNC programming
• Programming CNC routers, Mastercam preferred, will be trained in Cabinet Vision if not proficient
• Knowledge of programming best practices, including nesting, tooling choices, cut order, etc.
• Understanding of various material characteristics and behaviors (plywoods, hardwoods, MDF, metals, plastics)
• General knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes and technologies
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to work independently while closely following instructions
• Proven problem-solving skills, capable of identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting issues
• Positive and professional attitude
• Physical ability to lift 50lbs+
• Capability to undergo training and certification for forklift operation

You
You are comfortable and confident in managing what you know how to build and you enjoy being an integral part of a team. You are highly motivated, organized, a collaborator. You are committed to project excellence and have an outstanding attention to detail -- you love the craft.
You have exemplary communication skills. You thrive when working in an active environment against tight deadlines. Drawings, the computer, software (like MasterCam, Powermill, CabinetVision), email, and spreadsheets are familiar tools. You welcome the challenge to quickly learn about and produce machined parts for our industry including millwork/casework, retail environments, etc.. However, as with our capabilities, the project options are endless.
Because we produce custom projects, regardless of your level of experience, you have to be willing to ask questions and be willing to flex between working on a team and individually.
Schedule
The typical work schedule is M-F, but the role also requires flexible hours and availability for overtime, as needed in the evening or on the weekend to meet production deadlines. Weekend work is atypical, but can happen from time to time.
Culture
It's not stuffy and corporate, it's privately owned by one owner who is involved day-to-day, and has been since 1996; no board of directors, low-key and casual, but professional. We're a full-function team where everyone helps everyone.
Reputation
We have built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients and our team. Friendly, proud hard workers, and oddball thinkers, we project our values every day and work hard to deliver the goods. Acting as one, we’re in it together. We live above the line as optimists with a liberated mindset. We don’t accept “that’s how it’s always been done;” we constantly innovate and use our ingenuity to push limits. It’s what sets Axiom apart.
Reward
We invest in our people, mentor them, empower them to achieve, and offer growth opportunities. Many of our key positions are the result of promoting from within. We offer a fantastic career opportunity with excellent pay, 401k and Roth investment options, and robust medical, dental, vision benefits (with additional cost dependent coverage options). Best yet, in year two and beyond, you accrue 20 days of PTO! Combined with paid holidays, our benefits are some of the best in our industry.
Next Steps
See our full capabilities at www.axiomcustom.com and check out the breadth of projects we tackle at www.instagram.com/axiomcustom. Note: this is a dog-friendly office.
Enable us to bridge the space between design and build. Tell us how your CNC experience aligns with the hands-on building prerequisite; we'd love an intro and resume!