Machine Operator Glass Shop
About The Position
Operates specialized machines such as door router, stair router, welder, plate cutter, table saws, planer jointer and component cutter to perform operations like routing, boring, rip sawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering of lumber or wood stock. The role involves selecting and setting machine controls, selecting materials, operating machines to cut and shape wood stock or products, measuring for accuracy, labeling cut stock, removing and delivering stock, maintaining production counts, preparing cut inventory, and cleaning equipment 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.
- 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) according to 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 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.
- Delivers 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
