CNC Operator (Initial) - 1st Shift Job

Architectural Components Group, Inc. (ACGI) is a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, a leader in commercial and residential ceiling, wall, and suspension system solutions with approximately $1.3B in revenue, 3,600 employees, and 21 manufacturing facilities across North America. The Marshfield, Missouri plant offers a large-company culture with a local feel, located within three hours of Tulsa, Kansas City, and St. Louis, and near numerous lakes and conservation areas for outdoor recreation.

Schedule

First shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with possible overtime on Friday and Saturday. Full‑time, hourly/non‑exempt.

Benefits

• Prorated 80 hours of vacation and 24 hours of sick time annually
• 10 paid holidays plus a Wellness Day
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Sign‑on Bonus

$1,000 total — $500 paid at 3 months of service and $500 paid at 9 months of service.

Responsibilities

• Edit, load, and prove CNC programs; set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Set up and operate the Weeke CNC machine: verify home position, reference points, tool selection, stock pushers, and safety devices before each job.
• Verify first‑run parts and sample workpieces against quality standards; measure positions and dimensions using calipers and other precision instruments.
• Monitor drilling, grooving, and cutting operations; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; adjust and reprogram controls; sharpen or replace worn tools.
• Inspect raw material to ensure it meets quality specifications before machining.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; coordinate repairs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; ensure all personnel understand safety features (photo eyes, E‑stops, etc.); report safety concerns to management.
• Document production and quality logs; communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs across shifts.
• Participate in training (on‑site or off‑site with vendors) to optimize equipment functionality and process efficiency.
• Assist with other production tasks as assigned when the CNC is not in use.

Qualifications

Required

• GED or high school diploma
• Ability to work safely and collaboratively while producing material that meets all quality attributes and standards
• Effective communication skills and ability to lead team members
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and problem‑solving ability
• Capable of reading work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, orthographic drawings, and GD&T

Desired

• Knowledge of the forming process for Marshfield products

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift and move up to 25 lb; occasionally lift and move up to 50 lb
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant setting with occasional hot temperatures, uneven walking surfaces, cords, tools, and other obstacles
• Intermittent loud noises; dusty or dirty conditions
• Required PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection (additional PPE available upon request)

Location

Marshfield, Missouri (southwestern MO). The plant is within 30 minutes of Springfield and an hour’s drive of eight large lakes, plus hiking, biking, and conservation areas such as Niangua and Compton Hollow.

Travel: minimal, less than 5%. No supervisory responsibilities.