Machine Operator - Wood Department - 1st shift

Fleetwood Group, Inc.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Group, Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking a disciplined Machine Operator to operate multiple wood production machines, perform setups, and follow drawings to meet specifications. You will read drawings, set up equipment, and monitor quality using calipers and gauges while ensuring a safe, organized workplace.

Daily tasks include processing sheets of wood, running CNCs and edge banders, completing paperwork, and collaborating with team members to maintain production flow and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Proficiency using measuring tools such as calipers, gauges and tape measures.
• Willingness to work with team members across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple production machines with close tolerances and set-ups.
• Load wood sheets and operate panel saws, CNCs, edge banders, and related equipment.
• Read dimensions from drawings and follow written instructions.
• Complete daily paperwork and maintain quality checks with measurement tools.
• Keep the work area clean and safe following 5S guidelines.
• Lift and move materials as required by the workflow.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Basic math

Job description

General Purpose

Under limited supervision, operates machinery and uses various processes and equipment to fabricate, manufacture, or move wood products while meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards. Performs set ups, follows written instructions, and reads drawing specifications for multiple types of machinery.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Machine Operator

Division: Furniture

General Purpose

Under limited supervision, operates machinery and uses various processes and equipment to fabricate, manufacture, or move wood products while meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards. Performs set ups, follows written instructions, and reads drawing specifications for multiple types of machinery.

Essential Functions

• Following Standard Work Instructions, operates multiple types of production machines involving close tolerances, and set-ups of parts of irregular shapes.
• Loads sheets of wood and operates machinery such as panel saws, nesters, CNC machines, straight-line edge banders, contour banders and/or OMAL’s.
• Reads and interprets dimensions and other information from all types of drawings.
• Completes daily and necessary paperwork.
• Consistently performs quality checks by utilizing measurement tools and devices such as tape rulers, gauges and/or calipers.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5S and department safety guidelines.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses Or Certifications Required

• Not applicable

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use, with training, required measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams as needed.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Required to stand, walk, and use hands for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.