Edge Bander Operator - 2nd Shift

Crystal Cabinet Works•Princeton, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Cabinet Works is hiring an Edge Bander Operator at its Princeton, Minnesota location. The operator sets up, maintains, programs, and runs edge-banding machines, ensuring finished work meets specifications. The role involves preparing and adjusting equipment, loading and inspecting parts, making manual edge-banding corrections, maintaining supplies and equipment, and supporting other work areas as needed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:15 AM, with Friday and Saturday overtime hours as needed. Pay is $22.45–$26.95 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift differential.

Requirements

Ability to make fundamental mathematical calculations and read measurement devices, including tape measures.
Ability to program and adjust the machine as needed.
Knowledge of PUR glue, EVA, and hot-air processes and the ability to set and adjust them.
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 the appropriate edge banding, fill glue pots, and adjust temperature, tape height, and guides.
Change tape as needed and feed parts into the machine while monitoring 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 additional supplies are needed.
Cut, trim, file, and tape edge banding manually as needed.
Receive direction from the supervisor and notify the supervisor when more 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 prioritize hot jobs as required.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, clearing glue deposits, and maintaining inventory.
Maintain working knowledge of wood species and distinguish between them.
Make fundamental mathematical calculations and read measurement devices, such as tape measures.
Program the machine and make adjustments as needed.
Understand PUR glue, EVA, hot-air processes, and how to set and adjust them.
Fill in other areas as needed.
Read construction drawings and determine how parts need to be taped.