CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Chrome Hearts is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Set-Up / Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will work directly with a CNC programmer to perform machine set-ups and operate a 30 Taper 4-spindle rotary CNC wood router machine. This role involves loading parts, setting up the machine, and performing various operations to ensure high-quality production of wood parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Load parts into the machine and perform set-ups according to production paperwork instructions.
• Load programs, tools, and set offsets on the machine using a probing system and height gauge.
• Collaborate closely with the programming department to relay important information for updating production packages.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges, to inspect finished parts per print.
• Install and remove riser tables and tailstocks as needed.
• Utilize tooling associated with clamping or unclamping parts to the machine, such as strap clamps, part drivers, threaded rods, wing nuts, risers, torque wrenches, metric and inch standard Allen wrenches, open-end and adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, and socket drivers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and record any issues with the machine.
• Organize incoming and outgoing raw materials.
• Clean and maintain the CNC router machine and dust collection system, including performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance routines.
• Perform various manual operations to prep blanks for production, including gluing materials, using hand drills, and skill saws.
• Execute low to mid-volume production runs.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in woodworking or the operation of wood-cutting machinery, preferably a CNC wood router with 4-axis capabilities.
• Familiarity with the CNC programming language including general M and G code functions.
• Familiarity with CNC machine controllers is preferred, particularly a Fagor Model 8055 controller
• Experience or understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and practices is desirable.
• Experience with cutting various types of wood.
• General computer skills for updating production packages and writing operational processes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in performing set-ups and operations.
• Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with the programming department.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Physical capability to handle manual tasks, including lifting and moving materials and machine components.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a manufacturing and production floor environment. At times, machines and hand tools may create dust as well as noise exposure that is within sound level parameters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time, some sitting, some walking. Employees will be expected to repeat much of the physical motions throughout the shift that may include the use of their feet, legs, arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Employees will operate a variety of equipment and hand tools in a repetitive manner requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and close visual attention. The employee must be able to carry and/or lift up to 50 lbs if needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The pay range for this role is:

28.00 - 35.00 USD per hour (Hollywood, CA)