Core Machine Operator

Woodgrain; Fruitland (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with a Company Match

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term –

Job summary

Woodgrain, a leading millwork company headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho, is seeking a Core Machine Operator for overnight operation. This hourly, full-time role involves setup, operation, and quality checks on the Core Machine used to prepare materials for moulding.

The position requires basic mechanical skills, basic math, and the ability to read calipers and tape measures. Overtime and extended hours are common, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical abilities required.
• Basic computer skills needed.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read digital calipers and tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and changeover the Core Machine for daily operation, adjusting heads, jointing and machine controls.
• Work efficiently to streamline processes and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment problems.
• Use calipers to perform periodic quality checks on product.
• Understand grades, sizes and quality control measures.
• Promote teamwork by assisting other crew members to meet quality and production targets.
• Train others to perform the responsibilities of a Core Machine Operator.

Skills

Basic mechanical abilities

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Caliper reading

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

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About Woodgrain

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary: $18.65
Employment Type: Hourly FT
Work Environment: Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am with overtime including Friday and extended hours as needed.

Job Summary

The Core Machine Operator is responsible for the operation of a machine that cuts material in preparation for a Moulder.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup and changeover the Core Machine for daily operation including adjusting heads, jointing and machine controls.
• Work efficiently to streamline work processes and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment problems.
• Use calipers to perform periodic quality checks on product.
• Understand grades, sizes and quality control measures.
• Promote teamwork by assisting other crew members with their duties as needed to ensure quality and production targets are met.
• Train others to perform the responsibilities of a Core Machine Operator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read digital calipers and tape measure.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Travel

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

Summary Of Company Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.