Machine Operator - Nights

Fleetwood Group, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Group, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a Machine Operator to operate various woodworking machines, perform setups, and read drawings to meet specifications and quality standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, following 5S principles, and executing daily paperwork while collaborating with the team. You will use calipers, gauges, and tape measures for quality checks and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure with training.
• Work cooperatively within the team and with other teams.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to a changing environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and use hands for the duration of the shift.
• Regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Competent in basic math: counting, adding, subtracting.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple production machines with close tolerances and set-ups.
• Load sheets of wood and run equipment like panel saws, CNC machines, edge banders, and related tools.
• Read and interpret dimensions from drawings.
• Complete daily paperwork as required.
• Perform quality checks with measurement tools (tape, calipers, gauges).
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S workplace.

Skills

Measuring tools

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Stamina - stand/walk

Manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Basic math

Job description

General Purpose

Under limited supervision, operates machinery and uses various processes and equipment to fabricate, manufacture, or move wood products while meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards. Performs set ups, follows written instructions, and reads drawing specifications for multiple types of machinery.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Machine Operator

Division: Furniture

General Purpose

Under limited supervision, operates machinery and uses various processes and equipment to fabricate, manufacture, or move wood products while meeting all necessary specifications and quality control standards. Performs set ups, follows written instructions, and reads drawing specifications for multiple types of machinery.

Essential Functions

• Following Standard Work Instructions, operates multiple types of production machines involving close tolerances, and set-ups of parts of irregular shapes.
• Loads sheets of wood and operates machinery such as panel saws, nesters, CNC machines, straight-line edge banders, contour banders and/or OMAL’s.
• Reads and interprets dimensions and other information from all types of drawings.
• Completes daily and necessary paperwork.
• Consistently performs quality checks by utilizing measurement tools and devices such as tape rulers, gauges and/or calipers.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to 5S and department safety guidelines.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licenses Or Certifications Required

• Not applicable

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use, with training, required measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams as needed.
• Demonstrate willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Required to stand, walk, and use hands for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Competent in basic math skills such as counting, adding, and subtracting.

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.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.