About The Position

The Panel Operator sets up and operates routers in the Panel Shop to process panel orders according to customer specifications. The role involves handling machine setup, operation, and shutdown in a timely manner so orders can move to the next area. The operator works across all areas of the Panel Shop, uses blueprints to complete customer orders, and communicates with leadership about daily work and troubleshooting needs. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Experience using tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
  • Strong math skills, including the ability to convert fractions to decimals.
  • Normal vision range.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Commitment to the 80/20 attitude in all aspects of the job.
  • Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
  • Ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders and stairs, and to continuously lift 40 pounds during a 10- or 12-hour workday.

Nice To Haves

  • One or more years of experience cutting metal and/or plastic panels.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate, and shut down machines and routers as needed for each order.
  • Pull and use the proper materials for each order.
  • Review finished panels for quality and accuracy according to 80/20 standards.
  • Use cutting machines, such as shears, to complete orders.
  • Transport finished orders from the Panel Shop to shipping.
  • Learn all areas of the Panel Shop department.
  • Read and use blueprints to complete orders to customer specifications.
  • Communicate daily with leadership and provide input or identify troubleshooting needs as appropriate.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service