Metal Shop Production Operator

Hammond-Lumber-Company; Palmyra (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Outings

Employee Charge Accounts

Job summary

Hammond Lumber Company in Palmyra, Maine, is seeking a Full-Time Metal Shop Production Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate multiple machines, fabricate to specifications, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while supporting a variety of duties on the shop floor.

Candidates should have metal machining experience, forklift familiarity, strong attention to detail, and good communication with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High level of customer service.
• Metal machining experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read, understand, and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders and manufacture efficiently as part of the manufacturing team.
• Operate multiple machines and assist wherever needed.
• Maintain machines and workspace with safety in mind.
• Communicate with metals supervisor as part of the team.
• Fabricate according to specs using metal bending and cutting machines.
• Inspect loads and ensure security for delivery or transfer.
• Perform forklift safety inspections and load/unload operations.

Skills

Metal machining

Forklift operation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team communication

Math/geometry

Carpentry skills

Tools

Metal design software

Job description

Description

Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2026's Best Places to Work in Maine, is seeking a Full-Time Metal Shop Production Operator for our Palmyra, Maine location.

Job Responsibilities

• Production Operators receive orders, manufacture the orders efficiently and effectively, and work as part of the overall manufacturing team.
• This position will work on multiple manufacturing machines with the ability to assist wherever needed.
• Manufacturers are responsible for keeping the machines and facilities clean and maintained while mitigating potential safety hazards.
• This position will be responsible for communicating with the metals supervisor as an integral part of the manufacturing team.
• Follow all company policies and safety standards.
• Complete orders by fabricating according to specs using metal bending and cutting machines.
• Pick quality merchandise for customers and build transfer loads.
• Perform vehicle forklift safety inspections.
• Load and/or inspect loads to ensure the load is secure, and no unsafe vehicle or load leaves the yard.
• Check loads for picking accuracy and correct errors as needed prior to delivery or transfer.
• Contribute efforts to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Report damage to equipment, inventory, or property to immediate supervisor the day it occurs.
• Perform tasks deemed necessary by supervisory staff.
• The right candidate will have basic carpentry skills and be comfortable using hand and power tools to create, modify, and install a variety of samples, displays, and presentation materials.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Purchase Discount
• 401(k) Plan
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• EAP and Work Life Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Outings
• Employee Charge Accounts

Requirements

• High level of customer service.
• Metal machining experience.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to respond to hazards while driving.
• Ability to read, understand, and possess attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and able to communicate with team in a timely and respectful manner.
• Knowledge of building supplies and metal design programs preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math/ geometry for metal custom design.
• Ability to repeatedly lift objects up to 50 lbs with or without accommodations and load and unload trucks by hand.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Ability to utilize basic carpentry skills to construct custom samples, demonstration units, and displays with a high level of quality and attention to detail.