Trimmer Operator

Trimmer – Manufacturing

AKER by MAAX | American Bath Group
Martinsburg, West Virginia | Onsite
Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt | $18.25 per hour

Build the Finish Customers See

AKER by MAAX is seeking a dependable, quality-focused Trimmer Operator to support our bathware manufacturing operation in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Convert a cured, demolded AKER bathware unit into its specified finished geometry by safely removing flash and excess backing, cutting or drilling required openings, smoothing edges, and identifying defects before the unit advances to repair, cleaning, quality inspection, or packaging.

This opportunity may be a strong fit if you have experience in gelcoat spraying, industrial painting, spray finishing, fiberglass or composite manufacturing, autobody refinishing, marine manufacturing, or industrial coatings
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• Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Occasional Saturday work based on production needs
• Onsite in Martinsburg, West Virginia
• No travel required

• Review the traveler, model, trim specification, fixture, cut lines, opening locations, and special quality alerts before starting work.
• Inspect the unit for correct identity, safe cure condition, visible damage, unstable backing, or other abnormalities before placing it in the trim fixture.
• Position and secure the unit using approved fixtures, clamps, supports, carts, lift assists, and team-handling methods without loading or scratching the finished surface.
• Verify guards, dust collection, hoses/cords, tool condition, bits/blades/wheels, emergency stops, and workstation readiness before use.
• Use authorized saws, routers, drills, grinders, sanders, or pneumatic tools to remove flash and excess composite along designated trim paths.
• Cut, route, or drill drain, plumbing, attachment, access, overflow, flange, or model-specific openings only to the current specification and template.
• Control tool angle, pressure, feed rate, depth, and sequence to prevent chipping, cracking, burn-through, gouges, oversize openings, or damage to the AcrylX surface.
• Deburr and smooth specified edges and openings to remove sharp fibers and meet fit, appearance, and handling requirements.
• Check dimensions, opening location, flange condition, edge smoothness, surface protection, and overall completeness using required gauges, templates, or visual standards.
• Identify and contain cracks, voids, thin backing, delamination, surface chips, distortion, missed features, or out-of-tolerance cuts; do not perform unauthorized repair.
• Record required inspection results, production counts, scrap, rework, downtime, and tool or fixture issues accurately.
• Change consumable tooling only within training and authorization, isolate defective equipment, and request maintenance support for repairs or adjustments outside operator scope.
• Keep dust collection operating, remove debris with approved methods, and maintain clear floors, fixtures, carts, and product-contact surfaces.
• Rotate among approved trim, drill, grind, inspection, and handling stations after qualification to support line balance.

• Ability to follow standardized work instructions, safety requirements, production schedules, and quality specifications.
• Strong attention to surface finish, coating coverage, color, thickness, and visible defects.
• Ability to learn and consistently repeat controlled spray distance, angle, overlap, travel speed, and model-specific spray sequences.
• Basic math and measurement skills for material usage, ratios, timers, equipment settings, and thickness checks.
• Ability to read labels, safety data sheets, lot codes, production travelers, and quality standards.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work the assigned schedule, occasional overtime, and schedule…