Job Details

Job Title: Foam Cutting Operator

Reports To: Shift Management

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA:

Job Description Creation Date: Sept 2025

Summary:

The Foam Cutting Operator will be responsible for operating a Baumer CNC Vertical CNC Foam cutting machine and Baumer Horizontal Sheeting machine in a safe manner. This position requires someone with manufacturing experience, ability to work in a safe and efficient manner while demonstrating strict attention to detail and producing quality products.

Primary Responsibilities (essential functions):
• Place large foam blocks on a conveyor for processing
• Stack and/or bundle completed parts on carts and deliver to assigned areas
• Operate measuring tools
• Operate CNC computers for cutting foam
• Read specifications for foam products
• Operate a foam baler for scrap foam material
• Willing to learn and work on other production lines when foam cutting is not required

Secondary Responsibilities (marginal functions):
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery such as changing the blade or sharpening blades
• Interpret part drawings
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Record measurements of checked parts in spreadsheet as required

Minimum Requirements:
• Must have High School Diploma, GED, or 1 year equivalent work experience
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours in a shift
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion using arms, hands, and wrists.
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Must have good mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 lbs independently
• Must be able to team lift up to 100lbs

Skills:
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic Math Skills
• Basic Measuring Skills
• CNC Programming Skills
• Part Drawing Reading

Working Conditions:
• 8-10 hours standing and moving
• Lifting
• Safety Glasses Required

This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work done by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the duties or requirements. All employees are expected to follow the direction of their supervisors.