Lead Fingerjointer Machine Operator – 1st Shift, Benefits

Woodgrain; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term -

Disability

Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and AD

Employee Assistance Program

8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Woodgrain is seeking a Fingerjointer Machine Operator for the 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:00 pm). Starting pay is $16-18 per hour with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. The role requires reading specs, operating the machine, and helping drive production goals on the line.

You will lead a small team, troubleshoot on downtime, and follow detailed instructions to ensure accurate measurements and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus.
• Ability to read specs and measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery to reduce downtime.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to work in a teamwork setting.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to locate information on PLC screen and record accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate Fingerjointer machine at 100 lugs per minute to meet production standards.
• Lead Fingerjointer team to achieve quantity and quality goals.
• Adhere to safety policies and complete safety trainings.
• Read and interpret specs, measurements, and PLC outputs.
• Learn product quality aspects to minimize waste.
• Maintain attention to detail and teamwork on the line.

Skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Reading specs/measurements

Troubleshooting machinery

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC screens

Job description

Woodgrain is seeking a Fingerjointer Machine Operator for the 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:00 pm). Starting pay is $16-18 per hour with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. The role requires reading specs, operating the machine, and helping drive production goals on the line.

You will lead a small team, troubleshoot on downtime, and follow detailed instructions to ensure accurate measurements and high-quality outputs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.