Panel Saw Operator - 2nd shift

S.F. Gilmore, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401k matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

$15,000 company-paid life insurance

Additional life insurance available

Resumo da oferta

Gilmore Furniture, a hand-crafted contract furniture company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a skilled Panel Saw Operator for a new 2nd shift. Training on the 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm) is available. The role requires cutting wood panels to specification while meeting safety standards and schedules.

You will read shop drawings, set up the panel saw, measure parts, and ensure quality. Regular attendance and teamwork are essential in our wood manufacturing team.

Qualificações

• 1-3 years of experience operating panel saws or similar woodworking machinery.
• Knowledge of woodworking materials, grain direction, and cutting techniques.
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers and technical drawings accurately.

Responsabilidades

• Operate panel saw to cut plywood, MDF, particleboard, and solid wood panels per drawings.
• Load material, set up machine, and adjust fences and alignment.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate production issues to team leader and work collaboratively to meet goals.

Conhecimentos

Panel saw experience

Woodworking knowledge

Measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Hi-lo certification

English proficiency

Attendance reliability

Formação académica

High school diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Location 321 Terminal St SW,Grand Rapids, MI, 49548-1018,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Panel Saw Operator, Production, Woodworking
• Industry Manufacturing
• Employee Type Regular Full-Time
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Handmake Your Career at Gilmore Furniture

At Gilmore we make custom contract furniture that is hand-crafted, not manufactured. Attention to detail is what makes us different.

We are seeking a skilled Panel Saw Operator to join our wood manufacturing team for a new 2nd shift . Must be able to train on 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm).

The panel saw operator is responsible for operating and maintaining panel saw equipment under minimal supervision to accurately cut wood panels and components. This role ensures materials are cut to specification, production schedules are met, and quality and safety standards are consistently followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pull various types of material from stock using hi-lo, placing material on lift table adjacent to panel saw.
• Load material onto panel saw bed by raising and lowering lift table and sliding material over to bed.
• Operate panel saw to cut plywood, MDF, particleboard, and solid wood panels according to production drawings and cut lists.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, cutting schedules, and work orders.
• Set up machine, including blade changes, fence adjustments, and material alignment.
• Measure and inspect cut parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Optimize material usage and minimize waste through efficient cutting practices
• Count, sort, and stack finished work pieces by work order and next work center.
• Deliver work pieces to next work center using a manual pallet jack or hi-lo.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and machine guards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S or lean manufacturing principles.
• Communicate production issues, material defects, or equipment malfunctions to team leader and manager(s).
• Work collaboratively with other production team members to meet daily output goals.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• O ther tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience operating panel saws or similar woodworking machinery.
• Knowledge of woodworking materials, grain direction, and cutting techniques.
• Ability to read tape measures, calipers and technical drawings accurately.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift (hi-lo) certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to raise or lower up to 50 lb. object from one level to another.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, or bend and use hands and arms to push, pull, reach or grasp 8-10 hours per day, 40-60 hours per week.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for machine operation.
• Good hand/eye coordination and eyesight (corrected).
• Work environment is a manufacturing setting which includes exposure to wood and metal dust, noise, machinery in operation, and smells associated with woodworking, finishing and metal shop environments.
• Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection is required; gloves optional.
• Manufacturing facility is not air-conditioned.
• Position is on-site only.

Reports to: Team Leader/Production Manager

Summary

• 401k (matching)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• $15,000 company-paid life insurance policy
• Additional life insurance available