Edge Bander Operator - 2nd Shift

Crystal Cabinet Works•Princeton, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Cabinet Works is seeking an Edge Bander Operator to join their team in Princeton, MN. Since 1947, Crystal Cabinet Works has been a custom cabinet manufacturer located in central Minnesota, recognized for the exceptional value they build into every cabinet. They sell their cabinetry through independent kitchen and bath dealers throughout the USA and Canada. The Edge Bander is responsible for setting up, maintaining, programming, and operating the edge banding machines, as well as assuring edge banding meets specifications.

Requirements

Makes fundamental mathematical calculations and reads measurement devices, i.e., tape measurement, etc.
Program and make own adjustments as needed.
Understand PUR GLUE/EVA/Hot air and all processes as well as set and adjust accordingly.
Ability to read construction drawings and understand how the parts need to be taped.

Nice To Haves

Maintains a working knowledge of the various wood species and differentiate between them.

Responsibilities

Sets up and starts edge bander machine loading with appropriate edge banding, filling glue pots, adjusting temperature, tape height and guides as needed.
Change the tape as needed.
Feeds parts into edge bander and monitors for quality.
Changes cutting/machining inserts and makes final adjustments.
Inspects edge banding to assure it meets specifications and corrects problems or prepares green slips for rework.
Unloads parts and places in appropriate job cart.
Notifies receiving/inventory when in need of more supplies.
Cuts, trims, files, tapes edge banding manually as needed.
Receives direction from the supervisor and notifies the supervisor when more work is needed.
Maintains the work area, machinery, and tools in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
Follows all safety procedures, rules and guidelines as well as notifies the supervisor of any existing or potential safety issues.
Removes parts manually and puts them on carts inspecting for quality or program errors.
Adjusts machines as needed for all program changes.
Prioritizes hot jobs as required.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance for cleaning, greasing, clearing glue deposits and maintaining inventory.
Maintains a working knowledge of the various wood species and differentiate between them.
Makes fundamental mathematical calculations and reads measurement devices, i.e., tape measurement, etc.
Program and make own adjustments as needed.
Understand PUR GLUE/EVA/Hot air and all processes as well as set and adjust accordingly.
Fills in other areas as needed.
Ability to read construction drawings and understand how the parts need to be taped.