Panel Operator-1st shift (Mon-Thurs-4a-2p)

80/20 LLC; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

80/20 LLC is seeking a Panel Operator in Columbia City, IN to set up and operate routers in the Panel Shop and process panel orders per customer specs. Responsibilities include machine setup, material handling, and quality reviews to meet 80/20 standards.

Required: high school diploma, ability to read blueprints, use calipers/micrometers, and perform precise measurements. Forklift license preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role with a strong focus on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to read blueprints along with experience using tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Strong math skills (convert fractional to decimal).
• Has normal vision range.
• Can read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Has or will be able to obtain forklift license.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for a 10-hour work day.

Responsibilities

• Set up, use, and shut down machine and routers as needed for each order.
• Pull and use proper material(s) needed for each order.
• Review each finished panel to ensure quality and accuracy is met according to 80/20 standards.
• Use cutting machines (shear, etc.) to complete orders.
• Transport finished orders from panel shop to shipping.
• Learn all areas of Panel Shop department.
• Read and understand blueprints and use them to complete orders to customer’s specifications.
• Communicate daily with Leadership and provide input or troubleshooting needs as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Basic math

Attention to detail

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Cutting machines

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Category: Labors and Helpers

Requisition Number: PANEL001921

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Columbia City, IN 46725, USA

Description

Position Description:

The Panel Operator sets up and operates routers in the Panel Shop area to process panel orders according to customer specifications. They are able to handle all aspects of machine set up, usage, and shut down in a timely manner to move orders through to the next area. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Set up, use, and shut down machine and routers as needed for each order
• Pull and use proper material(s) needed for each order
• Review each finished panel to ensure quality and accuracy is met according to 80/20 standards
• Use cutting machines (shear, etc.) to complete orders
• Transport finished orders from panel shop to shipping
• Learn all areas of Panel Shop department.
• Read and understand blueprints and use them to complete orders to customer’s specifications
• Communicate daily with Leadership and provide input or troubleshooting needs as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to read blue prints along with experience using tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Strong math skills (able to convert fractional to decimal).
• Has normal vision range.
• Can read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Embodies the 80/20 attitude in all aspects of their job.
• Has or will be able to obtain forklift license.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for a 10-hour work day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience with cutting metal and/or plastic panels

Required

High School or better.

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