Precision Bandsaw Operator & Jig Builder

Century-Furniture; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Century-Furniture in Hickory, NC is seeking a bandsaw operator to read route cards and sketches to cut wood or veneer parts to shape, using a bandsaw.

The role requires prior bandsaw experience, ability to read a ruler, and the skill to create simple forms and jigs. You will set up the saw, maintain blades, ensure tolerances, keep a clean, safe work area, and perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for skilled development.

Qualifications

• Must have prior bandsaw experience.
• Ability to read rulers and measure parts to tolerance.
• Ability to create basic forms, patterns and jigs as needed.
• Quality-conscious with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Read route cards and sketches to cut wood or veneer to shape.
• Set up bandsaw with forms, guides and blades as needed.
• Make cuts to line and within +1/32 tolerance.
• Change blades and perform preventive maintenance.
• Observe plant safety rules and keep work area clean.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Bandsaw operation

Reading a ruler

Pattern creation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Century-Furniture in Hickory, NC is seeking a bandsaw operator to read route cards and sketches to cut wood or veneer parts to shape, using a bandsaw.

The role requires prior bandsaw experience, ability to read a ruler, and the skill to create simple forms and jigs. You will set up the saw, maintain blades, ensure tolerances, keep a clean, safe work area, and perform additional tasks as directed by the supervisor. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for skilled development.