Lead - Cut Wood

Hickory Chair LlC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Chair LlC is seeking a day-shift Machine Operator to manage daily production activities and ensure the quality of wooden frame parts. The role requires operating bandsaws, hand shapers, and boring machines, with strong adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities include training other operators, verifying tool readiness, and troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth workflow in a busy woodshop environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience running various woodworking machines for frame parts.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to set-up and operate woodworking machines in the machine area.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities such as production schedules and tool requirements.
• Train operators on setup and operation of woodworking machines.
• Troubleshoot operator issues and verify measurements with tape measure.
• Follow safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Woodworking experience

Machine setup

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bandsaw

Hand shaper

Boring machine

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Summary: This position is responsible for managing day to day activities such as production schedules, tool requirements, and troubleshooting any operator issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for the quality and production of employees in the designated work area.
• Verifies that employees have the appropriate tools for the job.
• Trains other Machine Operators on how to set up and operate a variety of variety of wood working machines like a bandsaw, hand shaper and boring machine.
• Assist and troubleshoots any operator issues.
• Must be able to set-up and operate all wood working machines in the machine area.
• Required to use a tape measure to verify measurements on the wood.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

QualificationsPosition Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Required to have 5 years experience running various woodworking machines for frame parts

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below 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 walk, stand, climb, stoop, twist, push, pull, and bend over the course of 8 hours
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 40 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance