Rip Saw Operator — Precision Lumber & Growth Path

Kight Home Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Growth from within

Job summary

Kight Home Center in Kentucky is hiring a Carter Custom Millwork Rip Saw Operator to cut lumber along the grain to spec. You will setup rip saws, read cut sheets, and help produce high-quality components for downstream processes.

This role emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, accurate measurements, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced mill environment. Candidates should be comfortable with loud environments, be able to operate a forklift when needed, and maintain equipment servicing

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, mill or lumber environment.
• Familiarity with rip saws and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Manual dexterity and precision for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to read and follow cut sheets and measurements.
• Capable of working in a loud environment with hearing protection.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials as specified for each job by requirements.
• Read cut sheets to determine amount, size and grade of material.
• Set up and calibrate rip saws for accurate, consistent cuts.
• Ensure a quality product is produced and maintain inventory counts.
• Manage equipment servicing schedule and meet production goals.
• Load and unload semi flat beds daily.
• Follow safety protocols and report defects or issues promptly.
• Utilize PPE as required and coordinate with team.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Safety procedures

Measurement accuracy

Tools

Rip saws

Forklift operation

PPE usage

Job description

Kight Home Center in Kentucky is hiring a Carter Custom Millwork Rip Saw Operator to cut lumber along the grain to spec. You will setup rip saws, read cut sheets, and help produce high-quality components for downstream processes.

This role emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, accurate measurements, and reliable teamwork in a fast-paced mill environment. Candidates should be comfortable with loud environments, be able to operate a forklift when needed, and maintain equipment servicing