Machine Operator Lead Mfg Direct - Interior Doors
About The Position
SUMMARY: 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. Provides training and work direction to other machine operators. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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. Plans and assigns work tasks among assembly team in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals. Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of assembler team. Trains new assembler employees in the tasks required for component assembly work, including actual assembly techniques, use of tools and machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures. Prepare cut inventory for future use. Clean equipment, floors and work areas according to safety procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 1-year prior experience and/or training in related millwork, construction or lumber industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 12 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude is required.
- Understanding of products and components used for mill production is required.
- Must have attention to quality, quantity and safety.
- CDL A or B may be required.
- Forklift Certification may be required.
Responsibilities
- Operates specialized machines such as door router, stair router, welder, plate cutter, table saws, planer jointer and component cutter
- Selects and sets proper machine control settings/part(s) wherever appropriate
- Selects material to be machined
- 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
- Plans and assigns work tasks among assembly team in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals
- Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of assembler team
- Trains new assembler employees in the tasks required for component assembly work, including actual assembly techniques, use of tools and machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures
- Prepare cut inventory for future use
- Clean equipment, floors and work areas according to safety procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
