Machine Operator - Tenon

Rock House Farms (RHF)•Hickory, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and feeding a tenon machine to process furniture parts at the Century Casegoods Plant 1 in Hickory, North Carolina. The role involves identifying wood species, cutting and inspecting parts, verifying measurements and specifications, recording production quantities, and moving finished products to the next operation. The position is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

Experience running a tenon machine in the manufacture of wood products.
Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist throughout the day.
Ability to perform frequent repetitive motions requiring grasping, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to reach occasionally at, above, or below shoulder level.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds rarely.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Identify wood species such as maple, ash, mahogany, and walnut.
Set up, feed, and operate the tenon machine.
Trim, notch, rabbet, groove, or otherwise cut furniture parts on the tenon machine.
Visually inspect parts and discard those with obvious defects.
Check the first piece run and spot-check parts during operation to validate specifications.
Count parts and record quantities on the work sheet.
Set up the machine and make adjustments as required during the run.
Push finished product to the next operation.
Use a tape measure to verify measurements on the wood.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties assigned.