Machine Operator I

Builders FirstSource; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lumber industry is seeking a Machine Operator to operate specialized machines for wood processing. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude and experience in millwork or construction. Responsibilities include setting machine controls, cutting wood stock, and maintaining safety standards in a loud work environment. This position requires a high school diploma and prior experience with machinery.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience in millwork, construction, or lumber industries.
• 6 months experience working on machines required.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized machines for cutting and routing wood stock.
• Maintains production count and prepares cut inventory.
• Cleans equipment and work areas according to safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Quality

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Air Nail Gun

Stair Router

Planer Jointer

Forklift

Job description

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 RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • 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. Deliver 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. • Prepare 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.).

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