Priming Line Operator

When you join INTERSTATE, you become part of a hardworking, team-oriented group of professionals who take pride in what they do. Our Mill Shop team plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, working safely, supporting one another, and helping our customers succeed. At INTERSTATE, we value reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork, and we’re committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, learn, and build long-term careers.

For more than 100 years, architects, builders, and homeowners throughout Connecticut and New York have trusted INTERSTATE as a premier supplier of building materials and custom millwork for the region’s finest homes. We specialize in custom moulding and offer a broad range of high-quality building products backed by deep industry expertise.

With multiple INTERSTATE locations across Fairfield County, CT, and Westchester County, NY, we proudly serve a broad region of builders, architects, designers, and homeowners. Our award-winning Design Centers are located in Greenwich, Shrub Oak, and Westport, Connecticut, and we operate full-service yards and retail locations in Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Shrub Oak, and Newtown—providing convenient access to high-quality building materials, custom millwork, windows, doors, and architectural hardware throughout Connecticut and the greater New York area.

Responsible for setting up and operating the Priming Line, ensuring the safe operation of the machine, and its mechanical condition. Operates vacuum coating equipment, maintains production records, and communicates with activities of equipment, product, and customer specifications. Must maintain product quality and production output in accordance with company and customer standards.

• Set up, adjust, and monitor the priming line, including feeding conveyors, brushes, and drying ovens.
• Arrange and modify machinery using hand tools and power tools as needed, based on each separate order.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, following company protocols.
• Capable of understanding coating specifications (dry times, viscosity)
• Ability to read work orders to determine profile type and machine setup procedures.
• Select and install the appropriate templates, and adjust all settings on the machine according to the profile and material.
• Run molding stock through the priming line and inspect it for compliance with the coating specifications.
• Make any required adjustments before producing the order.
• Create and follow production schedules.
• Complete production records indicating quantity, size, profiles, species, and customer identification.
• Always maintain a clean/safe work area.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures during the operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience setting up and running a Priming Line.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be able to follow directions and follow specific work procedures and/or steps.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Prior experience with wood finishing, spray equipment, or industrial coating lines is preferred.

Skills, Licensing &

Certifications:

• Ability to operate machinery safely and determine when maintenance is needed.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Consistently meet project deadlines.
• Practical mathematics and measuring skills.
• Must follow company policies, safety instructions, and wear required protective equipment.
• Able to function effectively as part of a production team.
• Dependable, works well with others, and self-motivated.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Exposure to airborne particles, dust, debris, moving forklifts, noise, and vibration.
• Standing: Alternates between occasional and frequent standing and sitting as necessary to complete the task performed at variable bench levels. Periods can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours, with…