Machine Operator Glass Shop

Builders FirstSource; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Affordable health plans

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, located in Matthews, North Carolina, seeks a skilled individual to operate specialized machines for cutting and preparing wood. This role involves selecting materials, setting machine controls, and ensuring high-quality standards of production.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in related fields, alongside strong mechanical aptitude. Competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-year prior experience in millwork, construction, or lumber industries.
• 6 months working on machines with good mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of products and components used for mill production is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized machines to perform routing, boring, and cutting.
• Maintains production count and prepares cut inventory for future use.
• Cleans equipment and work areas according to safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to quality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Air nail gun

Forklift

Door Routing Machine

Job description

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

SUMMARY

Operates specialized machines such as door router, stair router, welder, plate cutter, table saws, planer jointer and component cutter to perform such operations as routing, boring, rip sawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering of lumber or wood stock.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects and sets proper machine control settings/part(s) wherever appropriate, such as placing correct disk on saw, setting guides, etc., according to type of work order and specification of cut.
• Selects material to be machined (i.e., beams, headers, studs, fire blocking, plates, blocks, doors, lumber).
• Starts machine, places wood stock on table against proper guides, and pushes stock against saw or machine for cutting.
• Measures cut stock with ruler, caliper rule, or square to verify dimensions against specifications, or sets proper dimensions on automated machine settings.
• Starts machine and cuts, routes, bores, etc. the wood stock material or product (doors) according to the written or computer specifications on lengths or angles or dimensions.
• Writes correct label (numbers and/or letters) on cut stock/prepared product.
• Removes cut stock from machine and places on job carts. Delivers carts to proper location or team member for shipment or further work.
• Maintains production count by marking completed work on correct work order and delivering paperwork to team leader or manager.
• Prepares cut inventory for future use.
• Clean equipment, floors and work areas according to safety procedures.

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES OR VEHICLES USED IN THIS POSITION

Air nail gun, Stair Router Machine, Drills, Planer, Jointer Saws: Miter, table, panel, double trim, hand, whirlwind, band; Forklift, Door Routing Machine, Shaper Tools: hammer, nails, handsaw, square level, screwdriver, wrench, wood chisel, tape measure, router, speed square, belt sander, Flatbed, dump or tractor trailer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 1-year prior experience and/or training in related millwork, construction or lumber industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude is required. Understanding of products and components used for mill production is essential. Must have attention to quality, quantity and safety.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CDL A or B may be required. Forklift Certification may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift up 100 pounds of weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The 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. Environment may be very loud (examples: jack hammer work, etc.).

BENEFITS

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

ADA COORDINATOR CONTACT

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.