Finishing Spray Line Machine Operator

North Atlantic Corp; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Atlantic Corp in Somerset, MA, is hiring for a finishing associate to assist in completing doors, windows, and millwork while following safety policies. The role includes operating spray equipment, reading tickets, and maintaining shop tools.

The ideal candidate has HS diploma or GED, basic English reading/writing skills, and ability to work overtime in a team environment. Forklift training may be required. This on-site position supports production schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Woodworking knowledge and shop experience preferred.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Read work tickets for finishing operations.
• Coordinate materials for prep or spray of product line.
• Set up machinery using tickets and trade skills.
• Operate spray machine and maintain equipment.
• Wrap finished products for delivery and tally orders in system.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading tickets

Team environment

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Spray Machine

Flat Sander

Hand Held Drills

Nail Gun

Bag Sealer

Pallet Jack

Job description

Assist in the finishing of doors, windows and millwork products, which will be sold to customers while adhering to and understanding safety policies and regulations.

Job Summary

Assist in the finishing of doors, windows and millwork products, which will be sold to customers while adhering to and understanding safety policies and regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform all job operations in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies.
• Read work tickets of items to be finished.
• Coordinate necessary materials for prepping or spraying the specified product line.
• Assist in set up of machinery using work tickets and trade skills for specified product line.
• Feed spray machine with wood products to be sprayed.
• Catch material as it feeds through the machine process.
• Maintain machine and clean pumps, spray heads, paint supply buckets and other machine parts.
• Help maintain spray booth area in and around Finishing Department.
• Store new inventory per FIFO process.
• Wrap finished product for customer deliveries.
• Tally and complete orders in the computer system.
• When needed licensed / trained employees will operate a forklift in a safe manner.

Company Mission and Continuous Improvement

• Mission Statement – lives up to the company mission, values and strategic goals. “Provides exceptional products and services to every customer, every time.
• Always promote a positive image of our company and our employees.
• Continuous Improvement- gets involved on teams or individually to make and implement suggestions. Uses reliable methods to improve the efficiency of his/ her job method or the department to make small improvements to our business every day.
• Maintain work areas to 5s standards. (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety)

Required Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
• Wood species knowledge.
• Wood working machine and process knowledge.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as a tape measure and transfer them to a production piece within 1/32”
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables and standardized situations
• Must be able to work overtime when needed and some Saturdays to satisfy production schedule demands
• Knowledge of general safety guidelines in carpentry or construction field
• Experience working in a team environment

Machine, Tools and Equipment Skills

• Spray Machine
• Flat Sander
• Hand Held Drills & Screw Guns
• Nail Gun & Staples
• Bag Sealer
• Pallet Jack

Physical Demands

• Must take and pass post-offer screening drug test, physical and consent to a background check
• Must take and pass a respirator fit test
• Standing/Walking: 8 hours repetitive on feet on concrete floor
• Stooping/Reaching/Bending: continuous to gather items and fabricate
• Overhead Lift: up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 75 lbs. w/ assistance.
• Lift/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 75 lbs. without assistance and up to 150 lbs. with assistance holding woodworking or steel components in fabrication
• Carry/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Push/Pull: with dominant hands rolling carts of interior door products up to 500 lbs. without assistance and up to 750lbs. with assistance
• Vision: must see near and far sighted
• Hearing: must hear machinery sounds

Work Environment

• Shop warehouse building
• Must be able to work in varied temperature hot or cold depending on the weather and how it effects the shop temperature
• Extended work day (overtime) as needed

Required Tools or Clothing

• Steel or Composite Toe Work Boots with unworn treads
• Tape Measure
• Lunch box or lunch tote to bring lunch
• No hooded sweatshirts with strings
• Safety Glasses to be worn at all times