Skilled Machine Operator I II III COPY

Talent Masters Staffing; Foreston (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Masters Staffing is seeking a Woodworking Machine Operator in Minnesota to join the manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and monitor woodworking machinery to ensure products meet quality and production standards, while following daily work plans and safety guidelines.

Qualifications include at least 1 year in woodworking machinery, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of woodworking machine operation, setup, or programming experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor woodworking machinery to meet quality and production standards.
• Receive daily assignments and gather tools/materials; report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Inspect products throughout production; complete production and timekeeping documentation.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance; maintain a 5S compliant, clean work area.
• Assist with training new operators and support team members; help in other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Moulders

Tenoners

Woodeye machines

CNC machines

Profile Sanders

Lathes

Job description

Woodworking Machine Operator

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Woodworking Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring woodworking machinery to ensure products consistently meet quality and production standards.

Operators will receive daily job assignments and work instructions from supervisors or team leads, gather necessary tools and materials, and safely operate equipment such as Moulders, Tenoners, Woodeye machines, CNC machines, Profile Sanders, and Lathes. Employees are responsible for inspecting products throughout production, completing production and timekeeping documentation, and reporting equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately.

Additional responsibilities include performing basic preventative maintenance, maintaining a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards, assisting with training new operators, supporting team members, and helping in other departments as needed.

Qualified candidates should have at least 1 year of woodworking machine operation, machine setup, or programming experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.