Production Machinery Operator

ProCraft Cabinetry, Inc.; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A woodworking manufacturing company located in Illinois is looking for a full-time Production Machinery Operator. The role involves producing machined wood parts using various machinery, maintaining quality standards, and performing routine maintenance tasks. Candidates should have at least 2 years of woodworking experience and possess strong math skills. This position requires effective communication and the ability to lift heavy products. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in woodworking.

Qualifications

• 2 years of woodworking experience required.
• Strong math skills including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to lift and slide products weighing 50-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined wood parts by operating various equipment.
• Maintain quality and safety standards during production.
• Document actions and communicate irregularities among shifts.

Skills

Woodworking experience

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Effective communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Beam saws

CNC routers

Edge banding machines

Job description

Production Machinery Operator role at ProCraft Cabinetry, Inc.

Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Summary Of Position

Produces machined wood parts by operating machine tools and performs routine maintenance to keep equipment safe and clean. Puts in place information in the shop floor management software and coordinates with teammates to meet the production schedule. Works with beam saws, CNC routers, edge banding machines and other production equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Produce machined wood parts by programming, setting up, and operating various equipment.
• Understand and demonstrate how to operate each machine.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Keep records of job information.
• Perform basic machine maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating parts, and changing cutting blades.
• Follow the production schedule and keep up to date with the product spec guide.
• Complete training on machinery.
• Communicate job information to other staff members.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, materials and specifications.
• Load feed mechanism and verify settings by measuring positions and sampling part quality.
• Adhere to precise standards while drilling, garnishing, cutting, turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing.
• Detect malfunctions, troubleshoot and adjust or reprogram controls, sharpen and replace tools.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Complete preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities and continuing needs among shifts.
• Maintain production and quality logs and grow in job knowledge through education and technical publications.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of woodworking experience.
• Strong math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals.
• Problem‑solving ability: diagnose machine performance issues and correct errors.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision equipment.
• Stamina for repetitive movements and standing for long periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and slide products weighing 50‑100 lbs.
• Effective communication in English, verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cabinet making experience.
• Experience with beam saws, CNC routers or edge banding machines.

Comments

This job description does not list all duties that may be required of this position. The incumbent must follow all job‑related instructions and may be asked to perform other duties as directed by supervisor or manager. This document does not constitute an employee contract and all employees are at‑will.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials

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