Machine Operator I

Builders FirstSource • Harrisburg, PA

102d

About The Position

Operates specialized machines such as door router, stair router, welder, plate cutter, table saws, planer jointer and component cutter to perform such operations as routing, boring, rip sawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering of lumber or wood stock.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1-year prior experience and/or training in related millwork, construction or lumber industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude is required.
• Understanding of products and components used for mill production is essential.
• Must have attention to quality, quantity and safety.

Nice To Haves

• CDL A or B may be required.
• Forklift Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Selects and sets proper machine control settings/part(s) wherever appropriate, such as placing correct disk on saw, setting guides, etc., according to type of work order and specification of cut.
• Selects material to be machined (i.e., beams, headers, studs, fire blocking, plates, blocks, doors, lumber).
• Starts machine, places wood stock on table against proper guides, and pushes stock against saw or machine for cutting.
• Measures cut stock with ruler, caliper rule, or square to verify dimensions against specifications, or sets proper dimensions on automated machine settings.
• Starts machine and cuts, routes, bores, etc. the wood stock material or product (doors) according to the written or computer specifications on lengths or angles or dimensions.
• Writes correct label (numbers and/or letters) on cut stock/prepared product.
• Removes cut stock from machine and places on job carts. Deliver carts to proper location or team member for shipment or further work.
• Maintains production count by marking completed work on correct work order and delivering paperwork to team leader or manager.
• Prepare cut inventory for future use.
• Clean equipment, floors and work areas according to safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees