Machine Operator

USA Millwork; Cleveland, Manassas (OH, VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A millwork company in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their off-shift team. The ideal candidate will operate various machinery including CNC and edge bander, adhere to safety practices, and maintain a clean work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in millwork manufacturing, and strong communication skills. This role involves physical demands, including the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Extended hours may be necessary based on workload.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or technical degree preferred.
• 1+ years of millwork manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to interpret engineering designs and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate various millwork machinery including CNC and edge bander.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup.
• Adhere to safety practices while using tools and machinery.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic mathematics

English comprehension

Multi-tasking

Safety practices

Physical stamina

Equipment inspection

Team collaboration

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or technical degree

Tools

CNC machine

Edge bander

Table saw

Job description

SUMMARY

USAM DC is searching for a skilled Machinist to join our off‑shift team. Positions are needed for operation of Machine Centers such as CNC (router), edge bander, wide belt sander, dowel insertion machine, beam saw, table saw, case clamp and other woodworking power equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of millwork machinery including a CNC, edge bander, table saws, and more.
• Ability to compute basic mathematics principles including: addition, subtraction, ability to read a tape measure, and calculate fractions.
• Comprehends, reads, writes and speaks English; reads shop drawings/work orders and architectural drawings.
• Ability to multi‑task, tolerate and manage changes in priorities and deadlines.
• Adheres to safety practices to ensure proper use of all tools and machinery.
• Ability to stand, move with ease, and lift 75lbs, repeatedly for duration of shift.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works extended hours when workload/schedules require.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree or completion of technical degree highly preferred
• 1 plus years of millwork manufacturing experience
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation
• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Basic math skills to include fractions
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environment standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, handle/feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally push, pull, or lift from below the waist, or lift from an overhead position and carry 75+ pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on or near the shop floor where there may be moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to the risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.