Advanced Machine Operator

Hansen & Company Woodworks•Saint Joseph, MN
•$60,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role exists to keep HCo's automated production lines running at rate and at quality. As an Advanced Machine Operator, you run the machines that handle the last step before assembly, and you are trained across all four of our lines: Matrix, Bypass, Flexline, and the Vector. It is built for someone who wants to master the machines, not just feed them — a person who needs to understand why a machine does what it does and is motivated by keeping it running clean. You will serve as an advanced operator and a redundant operator, protecting uptime and quality as the lines scale. This is an execution role: you own direct output (parts produced to spec, at rate, ready for the next team) and you enable others (coaching, documentation, clean handoffs). HCo is a custom cabinet and architectural millwork manufacturer building the future of American manufacturing — our standard is simple: More than they Expect. This is a real seat at that table.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience operating CNC, automated, or other production machinery in a manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort troubleshooting equipment.
  • Ability to read cut lists, mechanical prints, and work orders.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Willingness to learn new machines and cross-train across lines.
  • Clear communication and a team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

  • Woodworking, cabinet, or panel-processing manufacturing experience.
  • Electrical, controls, or PLC fundamentals; comfort reading wiring diagrams and pneumatic schematics.
  • Cabinet Vision, INNERGY, or B-Process.

Responsibilities

  • Own running the Matrix, Bypass, Flexline, and Vector lines safely, at rate, and to the HCo quality standard.
  • QC every part the four lines produce, catching defects before anything moves downstream.
  • Troubleshoot machine faults, material jams, and tooling issues, and escalate with clear information when a fix is beyond the operator level.
  • Own daily and preventive maintenance on all four lines so they are production-ready.
  • Keep the lines running so downstream teams are never waiting on parts.
  • Use Innergy for time punching, job costing, and production tracking without supervisor guidance.
  • Cross-train and coach other operators across all four lines, and document issues, fixes, and improvements so the next shift benefits.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • retirement (401k)
  • paid time off
  • Real advancement opportunity as HCo grows.
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