Moulder Operator

Ring's End, Inc.•Milford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ring's End, Inc. is hiring a full-time Moulder Operator in Milford, Connecticut, to safely produce high-quality millwork for custom orders and stock inventory in a wood shop environment. The operator sets up, operates, and tends woodworking machines and equipment, processing lumber and other raw materials into finished products according to customer specifications. The position operates wood moulding equipment and maintains production records and communications related to equipment activities, products, and customer specifications. The operator is responsible for the moulder’s mechanical condition and safe operation, product quality, production output, housekeeping, proper material utilization, employee relationships, and support of company goals. Work also includes glue-ups and constructing millwork at the bench, as well as supporting CNC operators. Ring's End, Inc. is a Connecticut-based lumber and building materials retailer serving Connecticut, South County, Rhode Island, and Westchester County, New York. This third-generation, family-run company dates back to 1902 and emphasizes service, innovation, cooperation, teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to six months of machine operating experience and/or training.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to operate machinery safely and determine when maintenance is needed.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools, read blueprints, and use measuring instruments.
Attention to detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to determine profile types, machine setup procedures, and the type of wood stock to cut.
Select and install cutting heads and related tooling according to the pattern being run.
Run wood stock through the moulder, inspect profile specifications, and make required adjustments before producing an order.
Operate the machine to cut wood to customer specifications and follow the production schedule.
Periodically check lengths and product quality, and change tooling when it is worn or torn.
Complete production records, including quantity, footage produced, profiles, species, and customer identification.
Perform glue-ups and construct various types of millwork at the bench according to provided specifications.
Provide support to CNC operators.
Maintain the moulder’s mechanical condition and safe operation, product quality, production output, housekeeping, and proper material utilization.