Machine Operator​/Woodworker

Machine Operator (Wood Products)

Job Number: 10100

Location: Canby, Oregon

Pay: $20-22 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 5:00am-1:30pm

Position Type: Temp‑to‑hire

Job Description: Our client is seeking a dependable and detail‑focused individual to join their team as a Machine Operator
. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machines—both manual and computerized. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring high‑quality production by inspecting finished work pieces, adjusting machinery, and keeping equipment in top working condition. This position is ideal for someone with a background in manufacturing or woodworking who enjoys working with tools and precision equipment in a fast‑paced environment.

• Set up, program, operate, and maintain both computerized and manual machinery, including drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood‑nailing equipment.
• Inspect finished work pieces for smoothness, shape, angle, cut depth, and overall compliance with specifications, using visual checks and measuring tools such as calipers, rules, templates, and gauges.
• Start machinery, fine‑tune controls, and perform trial cuts to confirm proper machine operation.
• Continuously monitor machine performance, making necessary adjustments to address issues and maintain adherence to production specifications.
• Install and calibrate blades, cutterheads, boring bits, and sanding belts using appropriate hand tools and measurement instruments.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion.
• Machine Operation experience highly preferred.
• Attention to detail in manufacturing settings.
• Experience using calipers to measure products is a plus.
• Any experience identifying wood species (oak, cherry, walnut) is a plus.
• Any experience grading lumber is a plus.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule (flex between 8 and 10 hours a shift).

• 401(k)
• Med/Dental/Vision – 90% paid by company
• Life insurance
• Gradual pay increases
• Opportunity for growth
• Training
• Nice people
• No micro‑managing

• Call 503‑218‑3400 and speak to one of our recruiters.
• Submit your application to this job posting.
• Send your resume to Connie at