2nd shift Rough Mill Operator

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position supports the safe, efficient, and high-quality conversion of rough lumber into precision-milled components that meet production schedules and customer quality requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assembles or prepares rough mill components and subcomponents according to established work instructions, prints, and quality standards.
• Performs work at a standard rate based on customer demand and lean manufacturing principles.
• Follows standard work methods and safe work practices to ensure consistent quality and workplace safety.
• Participates in cross-training across rough mill processes to support production flexibility and skill development.
• Operates rough mill machinery such as saws, planers, moulders, ripsaws, and related equipment to fabricate and process lumber to specifications.
• Sets up, monitors, and adjusts equipment to ensure proper operation, dimensional accuracy, and product quality.
• Uses measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
• Identifies machine or quality issues and works with team members and supervisors to troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Supports production flow by ensuring materials are available at the right time and location.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support business objectives, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education/Experience: One of the following is required:
  • A high school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example),
  • Work experience which demonstrates performance competency.
• Skills And Abilities: Competent in basic math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, and simple measurements. Ability to work cooperatively within a team and across departments to meet production goals. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements and specifications.
• Preferred advanced math or technical skills related to equipment setup and dimensional tolerances (e.g., GD&T exposure).
• Ability to use precision measuring tools accurately.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and support continuous improvement within the team.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.