Metal Shop Production Operator

Hammond Lumber Company; Palmyra (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Discretionary Bonuses

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 work on metal bending and cutting machines, operate forklifts, and help fabricate displays and samples with high quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include processing orders, keeping equipment and the workspace clean and safe, and communicating with the metals supervisor to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High level of customer service.
• Metal machining experience.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Valid state driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to respond to hazards while driving.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and team communication.
• Knowledge of building supplies and metal design programs preferred.
• Basic math/geometry for metal design.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and load/unload trucks.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders, manufacture efficiently as part of the manufacturing team.
• Operate multiple machines and assist wherever needed.
• Maintain clean, safe workspace and follow safety standards.
• Communicate with metals supervisor as part of the team.
• Fabricate according to specs using bending and cutting machines.
• Select and prepare merchandise for customers and build transfers.
• Perform forklift safety inspections.
• Load/inspect loads to ensure safety and accuracy prior to delivery.
• Report damages to equipment, inventory, or property to supervisor.

Skills

Metal machining experience

Forklift operation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team communication

Tools

Metal bending equipment

Metal cutting machines

Hand tools

Power tools

Carpentry tools

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 PlanPaid 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.

Salary Description

$15.10 - $28.00 per hour