Production Operator

Closets By Design; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Holidays and Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Closets by Design in Bethel, CT is seeking an enthusiastic Production Operator to join our growing team. You will operate wood cutting and finishing equipment, maintain production records, and ensure safety and quality in every build.

The role requires reading work orders, installing tooling, and maintaining machinery while meeting production schedules and collaborating with a production team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of machine operation experience.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine profile type, machine setup procedures, and type of build to be cut.
• Select and install cutting heads and all proper tooling on machine according to the pattern.
• Run materials through machinery and inspect for proper profile specifications.
• Make any required adjustments needed before producing order.
• Use machinery to cut wood to customer specifications.
• Follow production schedules.
• Responsible for general machine/tool maintenance. Check for proper lengths and quality, change tooling when worn.
• Complete production records.
• Maintain a clean/safe work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Reading work orders

Communication with supervisors

Mathematical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Closets by Design is a nationally recognized leader in home organizing systems. We design, manufacture, and install a complete line of custom closets, home office furniture, media systems, wall-beds, garage cabinetry and more. We desire motivated, organized, caring individuals who have a passion to provide outstanding craftsmanship and superior customer service.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Production Operator to join our growing team!

Summary/Objective:

The Production Operator position is responsible for operating wood cutting and finishing equipment, maintaining production records, and communications associated with activities of equipment, product, and customer specification. They are responsible for the machine and builds including its condition and safe operation. Must maintain product quality and production output in accordance with company and customer standards.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to read work orders to determine profile type, machine setup procedures, and type of build to be cut.
• Select and install cutting heads and all proper tooling on machine according to the pattern.
• Run materials through machinery and inspect for proper profile specifications.
• Make any required adjustments needed before producing order.
• Use machinery to cut wood to customer specifications.
• Follow production schedules.
• Responsible for general machine/tool maintenance. Check for proper lengths and quality, change tooling when worn.
• Complete production records.
• Maintain a clean/safe work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Ability to operate machinery safely and determine when maintenance is needed.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Consistently meet project deadlines.
• Practical mathematic and measuring skills
• Must follow company policies, safety instructions, and wear required protective equipment.
• Able to function effectively as part of a production team.
• Dependable, works well with others, self-motivated.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience machine operation
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Must be able to follow directions + follow specific work procedures/steps
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Mathematical aptitude

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to airborne particles, dust, debris, moving forklifts, noise, and vibration.

Physical demands include:

Walking:

Occasionally between work stations or to obtain parts and supplies.

Lifting:

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Benefits:

• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Holidays and Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Open door policy

Work Location: Bethel, CT

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Closets By Design Corporate.