Edge Bander Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Crystal Cabinet Works is seeking an Edge Bander Operator to work at its Princeton, Minnesota location. Crystal Cabinet Works is a custom cabinet manufacturer that sells cabinetry through independent kitchen and bath dealers in the United States and Canada. The Edge Bander sets up, maintains, programs, and operates edge banding machines and ensures finished edge banding meets specifications. The role works with different wood species, glue types, machine programs, construction drawings, and measurement devices. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:15 AM, with Friday and Saturday overtime hours as needed. The listed salary range is $22.45–$26.95, plus a $2.00 shift differential.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and work with PUR glue, EVA, and hot-air edge-banding processes and set and adjust equipment accordingly.
- Ability to make fundamental mathematical calculations and read measurement devices such as tape measures.
- Ability to read construction drawings and understand how parts need to be taped.
- Working knowledge of different wood species and ability to distinguish between them.
Responsibilities
- Set up and start the edge bander, load appropriate edge banding, fill glue pots, and adjust temperature, tape height, and guides.
- Change tape as needed.
- Feed parts into the edge bander and monitor their quality.
- Change cutting and machining inserts and make final adjustments.
- Inspect edge banding against specifications, correct problems, or prepare green slips for rework.
- Unload parts and place them in the appropriate job cart; inspect parts for quality or program errors.
- Notify receiving or inventory when supplies are needed.
- Cut, trim, file, or tape edge banding manually as needed.
- Receive direction from the supervisor and notify the supervisor when additional work is needed.
- Keep the work area, machinery, and tools neat, clean, and orderly.
- Follow safety procedures, rules, and guidelines, and notify the supervisor of existing or potential safety issues.
- Adjust machines for program changes and program the machine or make adjustments as needed.
- Prioritize hot jobs as required.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, clearing glue deposits, and maintaining inventory.
- Maintain working knowledge of different wood species and distinguish between them.
- Make fundamental mathematical calculations and read measurement devices such as tape measures.
- Understand PUR glue, EVA, and hot-air processes, and set and adjust equipment accordingly.
- Fill in in other areas as needed.
- Read construction drawings and understand how parts need to be taped.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance plan options and dental plan options
- Crystal Family Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
- Health Savings Account with company contribution and Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and birthday pay
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Discretionary profit sharing
- Discretionary quarterly bonus
- Company-provided life insurance and voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee cabinet discounts
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Scholarship program for dependents of Crystal Cabinet employees
- Discount programs through AT&T Wireless
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
