Machine Operator - Night Shift

Allegheny Millwork; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Millwork is seeking a Night Shift Machine Operator to set up and operate CNC machines and equipment in a custom millwork shop. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on machines, ensuring quality production, and following safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have experience operating machinery, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position requires physical stamina to lift heavy loads and the capability to multitask effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to safe work practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain CNCs and other machines.
• Ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Communicate with team members for continuous production.

Skills

Experience as a Machine Operator

Knowledge of Production Procedures

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Physical Stamina and Strength

Handle Heavy Equipment

Work Independently

Ability to Multitask

Job description

The Night Shift Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on the CNCs, Beam Saws, Edgebander, and TLF Library System in a large custom millwork shop. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and completing tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Ability to read programs to select, position and secure machinery. Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion.

Takes direction to execute job functions, including running programs to cut or route materials, organizing the TLF Library System, completing inventory allocation paperwork, and providing backup support to the receiving department as needed.

Cross‑training in other production departments may be added based on schedule and machine availability.

Night shift is Mondays through Thursdays, 2:00PM to 12:30AM.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Perform necessary pre‑operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Housekeeping of machine area.

Skills:

• Experience as a Machine Operator.
• Knowledge of Production Procedures.
• Analytical and Self‑Starter Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Teamwork.
• Physical Stamina and Strength (ability to lift 50+ pounds).
• Handle Heavy Equipment.
• Work Independently and Ability to Multitask.