Machine Operator - Woodworking

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Must be able to work with great concentration and precision. Must be responsible and comply with all safety guidelines. A keen eye for detail. The goal is to produce high quality furniture parts and materials by milling, gluing, cutting lumber.

Main duties as a Machine Operator, but not limited to:

· Monitoring and maintaining warehouse equipment and machinery

· Inspect pulleys, drive belts, guards, or fences on machines to ensure that the machines will operate safely

· Examine raw Woodstock for defects and to ensure conformity to size and other specification standards

· Skill in operating machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools

· A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach

· Clean and maintain products, machines, of mill area

· Feed Stock through feed mechanisms or conveyors into planning, shaping, boring, mortising, or sanding machines to product desired components

· Mechanical aptitude and good math skills

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in related disciplines

Preferred Skills

As a Machine Operator, you will need:

· The ability to meet targets and deadlines

· Lift up to 50lbs

· Stand for extended periods of time

· Good time management skills

· An approachable manner and good communication skills

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· A willingness to work flexibility

An awareness of health and safety issues

Ability to help in other parts of the shop where needed if necessary