Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Zohorecruit; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Job summary

Skutchi Designs, Inc. in Conway, SC is seeking a skilled Woodworking Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender to set up, operate, adjust, and monitor woodworking equipment.

Responsibilities include preparing machines for production, selecting tools, and maintaining product quality through precise machine adjustments. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot setup or production issues to ensure consistency and safety in the

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow work orders, production instructions, measurements, and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor computerized and manual woodworking machinery.
• Select and install appropriate cutting and sanding tools; adjust machine tables and controls.
• Feed materials, monitor operations, and ensure finished products meet specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Machine setup

Machine operation

Reading specs

Quality control

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Full time | Skutchi Designs, Inc. | United States

Posted On 10/07/2026

Job Information

Manufacturing

Work Experience 4-5 years

20-25

City Conway

State/Province South Carolina

29526

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Woodworking Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender to set up, operate, adjust, and monitor computerized and manual woodworking machinery used to manufacture precision wood components. This position is responsible for preparing machines for production, selecting and installing appropriate cutting and sanding tools, making machine adjustments, feeding materials, monitoring operations, and ensuring finished products meet established specifications and quality standards. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and correct machine setup or production issues to maintain consistent product quality.

Requirements

• Ability to set up, operate, and monitor computerized and manual woodworking machinery.
  
• Ability to read and follow work orders, production instructions, measurements, and product specifications.
  
• Adjust machine tables or cutting devices, and set controls on machines to produce specified cuts or operations Start machines, adjust controls, and make trial cuts to ensure that machinery is operating properly Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize defects or deviations from specifications. Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
  
• Ability to work independently while maintaining established production. Ability to read and follow work orders, production instructions, measurements, and product specifications Ability to use hand tools for machine setup, alignment, adjustment, and minor corrections
  
• Ability to select appropriate tooling based on material, machine operation, and finished-product requirements.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  
• Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods.
  
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and handle wood materials and components.
  

PTO

401k

Skutchi Designs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.