Mill Man / Operator

Genesiswoodworking; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesiswoodworking in Escondido, CA is seeking a mill operator to mill all production components and to operate CNC equipment. You will assist in milling custom components, lumber, molding, and large panels, ensuring precision and efficiency.

The role requires maintaining a clean, safe workspace and clear communication of daily progress to meet target schedules. You will cut complex angles on multiple machines and adjust tools swiftly to maximize yield while following project plans and safety

Qualifications

• Understanding of tooling and saw blades.
• Ability to identify materials and select appropriate tooling.
• Strong knowledge of panel products, solid wood, metals and plastics.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Identify waste to save or discard.
• Achieve square, straight and defect-free edges.
• Cut straight and square panels accurately.
• Change tools quickly and safely.
• Strong math skills: fractions, decimals, imperial/metric.
• Stay organized and manage tasks efficiently.
• Understand process flow and milling order.
• Maximize material yield through proper milling.
• Store materials safely and protect them during transport.
• Familiar with project plans and timelines.
• Communicate daily progress and flag issues.
• Cut complex angles on various machines.
• Mill using CNC, sliding table saw, table saw, and miter saw.

Responsibilities

• Milling all production components and assisting in milling custom parts.
• Operate and maintain CNC equipment and related machinery.
• Assist in milling lumber, molding, and large panels.
• Ensure edges are square, straight and defect-free.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and manage waste.
• Communicate progress and issues to keep schedules on track.

Skills

Tooling knowledge

Materials identification

Panel products knowledge

Clean & safe work environment

Waste identification

Square edge accuracy

Panel cutting accuracy

Tool change efficiency

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Process flow understanding

Yield optimization

Material storage safety

Material transport & protection

Project plan literacy

Daily progress communication

Cutting complex angles

Milling on CNC & various saws

Tools

CNC equipment

Sliding table saw

Table saw

Miter saw

Job description

The mill man is responsible for milling all production components. They are responsible for operating and maintaining CNC equipment. They are to assist in milling custom components, lumber, molding, and large panels.

Expectations

• Clear understanding of tooling and saw blades.
• Ability to identify materials
• Strong working knowledge of panel products, solid wood, metals, and plastics
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Identify waste to be saved or thrown away.
• Understand how to achieve a square, straight, and defect-free edge.
• Ability to cut straight and square panels.
• Understand how to change tools quickly and effectively.
• Strong mathematical skills – fractions, decimals, imperial and metric
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Understand process flow and mill in the appropriate order.
• Understand and identify how to get the best yield out of the material.
• Understand how to store material in a safe way.
• Understand how to transport and protect materials.
• Have a strong working knowledge of project plans
• Communicate daily process progress and identify any issues that would prevent a process from hitting its target schedule
• Ability to cut complex angles on different machinery.
• Ability to mill products on CNC machine, sliding table saw, traditional table saw, and miter saw.