Fabrication - Mill Operator

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Sparta (WI); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

8 Holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. in Wisconsin is hiring a Fabrication Mill Operator to safely operate and set up woodworking machines, supporting custom timber and hardwood orders. This role suits a seasoned mill professional who values quality, safety, and teamwork.

You will read tape measures, inspect orders, perform routine equipment checks, and help train teammates on resaw and planer operations. The job offers a Monday–Friday schedule with starting pay of $20.56 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mill operations or woodworking machinery operation is required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support operational goals.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up woodworking machinery, including:
• Read and interpret tape measures accurately to meet order specifications.
• Inspect outbound orders to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Perform routine equipment checks, maintain machinery, and report maintenance or repair needs to the Mill Manager.
• Assist with training and coaching other team members on resaw and planer operations.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and safe equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mill operations.

Skills

Woodworking machinery operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Job description

Build a Better Career as a Fabrication Mill Operator with BlueLinx!

At BlueLinx, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring our team members can build job security, enhance their skills, and make meaningful contributions. We deliver the building blocks to better lives.

Summary:

The Fabrication Mill Operator plays a critical role in supporting custom timber and hardwood orders by safely and efficiently operating and setting up a variety of woodworking machines. This role is ideal for an experienced mill professional who values quality, safety, and teamwork while helping train others and maintain high operational standards.

Primary Duties:

• Operate and set up woodworking machinery, including:
  • 24” horizontal timber re-saw
  • 24” four-sided planer
  • Straight line hardwood rip saw
  • Newman hardwood planer
• Read and interpret tape measures accurately to meet order specifications.
• Inspect outbound orders to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Perform routine equipment checks, maintain machinery, and report maintenance or repair needs to the Mill Manager.
• Assist with training and coaching other team members on resaw and planer operations.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and safe equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mill operations.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience in mill operations or woodworking machinery operation is required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support operational goals.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and company policies

Why BlueLinx?

Work-Life Balance

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Starting fixed pay rate of $20.56 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays

Career Growth

• Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products distributor

Our Values

With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:

• Customer Centric
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Grit

About BlueLinx:

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States. With over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs, we have a broad distribution footprint servicing all 50 states. Our team of over 2,000 associates is critical to our success. Our culture is driven by teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The fixed rate is $20.56 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month, 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day, and 8 paid holidays per year.