Machine Operator Mfg Direct - Interior Doors

Builders FirstSource; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Opportunity for skill development

Job summary

A leading millwork company in Acworth, Georgia, seeks an experienced Machine Operator. The role involves operating specialized machines for wood processing, selecting materials, and maintaining production counts. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of relevant experience. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-year prior experience in millwork, construction, or lumber industries.
• 6 months experience operating machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized machines for wood processing.
• Select materials and set machine controls according to specifications.
• Maintain production counts and ensure quality.

Skills

Machine operation

Wood cutting

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year experience in millwork or construction

Tools

Air nail gun

Forklift

Door Routing Machine

Job description

Machine Operator Mfg Direct - Interior Doors

Acworth GA Millwork - 399 Northpoint Parkway South East (30102), Acworth, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

SUMMARY: Operates specialized machines such as door router, stair router, welder, plate cutter, table saws, planer jointer, and component cutter to perform operations such 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. 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.).

B uilders 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.

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