Machine Operator

Interior Specialists; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Specialists in Auburn, WA is seeking a Machine Operator to run fabrication shop machines, maintain equipment per established protocols, and ensure accurate cuts and polished edges on stone. You will inspect slabs for defects, drive production to a set schedule, mentor other operators, and contribute to quality output with increasing responsibility.

The role offers a $22–$24/hour pay range plus benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience running machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic to advanced mechanical skills related to equipment maintenance.
• Ability to drive production according to a set schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Cross-functional expertise on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to identify stone characteristics and material defects with accuracy.
• Exhibits leadership and mentoring skills as experience increases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced according to established protocols
• Operate, maintain, and demonstrate mastery of one or more machines; cross-trained on multiple machines as applicable
• Inspect slabs for defects and ensure cuts are accurate
• Polish and cut stone and edges to specifications
• Apply increasing knowledge of materials and stone characteristics to ensure quality output
• Perform machine operations and maintenance with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Support workflow and production schedules as required
• Provide guidance or mentoring to other operators as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Leadership/mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Stone fabrication equipment

Job description

Looking to build your career and design your future? You have come to the right place.

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Machine Operator is to operate machinery in the fabrication shop and to ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced according to established protocols.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced according to established protocols
• Operate, maintain, and demonstrate mastery of one or more machines; cross-trained on multiple machines as applicable
• Inspect slabs for defects and ensure cuts are accurate
• Polish and cut stone and edges to specifications
• Apply increasing knowledge of materials and stone characteristics to ensure quality output
• Perform machine operations and maintenance with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Support workflow and production schedules as required
• Provide guidance or mentoring to other operators as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); technical degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment, with increasing responsibility over time
• Experience running machines in a manufacturing environment
• Basic to advanced mechanical skills related to equipment maintenance
• Ability to drive production according to a set schedule
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Cross-functional expertise on multiple pieces of equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to identify stone characteristics and material defects with accuracy
• Exhibits leadership and mentoring skills as experience increases

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and stoop for 8+ hours.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Pay range: $22-$24/hour plus benefits

If you like working with a growing close knit team and helping home owners design the home of their dreams, come build your career with us!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.