Metal Shop Production Operator

Hammond Lumber Company•Palmyra, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2025's Best Places to Work in Maine, is seeking a Full-Time Metal Shop Production Operator for our Palmyra, Maine location. Job Responsibilities Production Operators receive orders, manufacture the orders efficiently and effectively, and work as part of the overall manufacturing team. This position will work on multiple manufacturing machines with the ability to assist wherever needed. Manufacturers are responsible for keeping the machines and facilities clean and maintained while mitigating potential safety hazards. This position will be responsible for communicating with the metals supervisor as an integral part of the manufacturing team. Follow all company policies and safety standards. Complete orders by fabricating according to specs using metal bending and cutting machines. Pick quality merchandise for customers and build transfer loads. Perform vehicle forklift safety inspections. Load and/or inspect loads to ensure the load is secure, and no unsafe vehicle or load leaves the yard. Check loads for picking accuracy and correct errors as needed prior to delivery or transfer. Contribute efforts to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Report damage to equipment, inventory, or property to immediate supervisor the day it occurs. Perform tasks deemed necessary by supervisory staff. Full Time Benefits Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Employee Purchase Discount 401(k) Plan Discretionary Bonuses Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Off Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance EAP and Work Life Plan Paid Parental Leave Employee Outings Employee Charge Accounts

Requirements

High level of customer service.
Metal machining experience.
Previous forklift experience.
Possess a valid state drivers license with a clean driving record.
Ability to respond to hazards while driving.
Ability to read, understand, and possess attention to detail.
Must be self-motivated and able to communicate with team in a timely and respectful manner.
Ability to perform basic math/ geometry for metal custom design.
Ability to repeatedly lift objects up to 50 lbs with or without accommodations and load and unload trucks by hand.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist repeatedly throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building supplies and metal design programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive orders, manufacture the orders efficiently and effectively, and work as part of the overall manufacturing team.
Work on multiple manufacturing machines with the ability to assist wherever needed.
Responsible for keeping the machines and facilities clean and maintained while mitigating potential safety hazards.
Responsible for communicating with the metals supervisor as an integral part of the manufacturing team.
Follow all company policies and safety standards.
Complete orders by fabricating according to specs using metal bending and cutting machines.
Pick quality merchandise for customers and build transfer loads.
Perform vehicle forklift safety inspections.
Load and/or inspect loads to ensure the load is secure, and no unsafe vehicle or load leaves the yard.
Check loads for picking accuracy and correct errors as needed prior to delivery or transfer.
Contribute efforts to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
Report damage to equipment, inventory, or property to immediate supervisor the day it occurs.
Perform tasks deemed necessary by supervisory staff.