Machine Operator

Description

Title:
Machine Operator - Day Shift - Monday - Thursday 6 am - 4 pm

Division:
Furniture

General

Purpose:

Under limited supervision, operates machinery and uses various processes and equipment to fabricate, manufacture, or move wood products while meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards. Performs set ups, follows written instructions, and reads drawing specifications for multiple types of machinery.

• Following Standard Work Instructions, operates multiple types of production machines involving close tolerances, and set‑ups of parts of irregular shapes.
• Loads sheets of wood and operates machinery such as panel saws, nesters, CNC machines, straight‑line edge banders, contour banders and/or OMAL’s.
• Reads and interprets dimensions and other information from all types of drawings.
• Completes daily and necessary paperwork.
• Consistently performs quality checks by utilizing measurement tools and devices such as tape rulers, gauges and/or calipers.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5S and department safety guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Not applicable

• Ability to use, with training, required measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams as needed.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Required to stand, walk, and use hands for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.