Machine Operator

About the role

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating production equipment used in the manufacturing of high-quality architectural millwork and commercial casework. This role produces precision components according to engineering drawings and work orders while maintaining company quality standards, production schedules, and safe operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Follow all company safety policies and procedures, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles, report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, or accidents immediately.
• Production: Read and understand work orders, production drawings, and shop paperwork, verify materials before beginning production, set up and operate assigned machinery safely and efficiently, produce parts that meet company quality standards and engineering specifications, inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process, measure and verify finished parts using appropriate measuring tools, meet daily production schedules while maintaining quality expectations, label, palletize, and stage completed parts for the next production department, maintain accurate production records and complete required paperwork.
• Machine Operation: After completing company certification, operate one or more of the following: Homag Vantech CNC Router, Holzher Tectra 6120 Panel Saw, Holzher 1329 Edge Bander, Gannomat Dowel Machine.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance, complete scheduled maintenance assigned to operators, monitor tooling and machine performance, report maintenance needs promptly, assist maintenance personnel during repairs when requested.
• Quality & Teamwork: Produce components that meet company quality standards, identify and communicate quality issues before they escalate, work cooperatively with Engineering, Assembly, Finishing, and Shipping teams, participate in company training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Preferred 2–5 years of experience operating woodworking machinery in a commercial manufacturing environment, experience with CNC routers, panel saws, edge banders, or dowel insertion equipment, experience with architectural millwork, cabinetry, or commercial casework manufacturing.
• High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, ability to read a tape measure accurately and perform basic math, mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail, ability to successfully complete Edge Construction Specialties equipment certification program.

Qualifications

Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, regularly lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing repetitive motions throughout the workday. Extended hours may be required during peak production cycles.

Skills

Ability to successfully complete Edge Construction Specialties equipment certification program.

Benefits & Perks

• ESOP Ownership: Annual stock grants — build equity in a company you help grow.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA: Company Contribution, 401(k) Retirement: Company match included.
• Paid Time Off: PTO plus paid holidays.
• Discretionary Bonus: Based on performance and company results.
• Wellness Program and EAP.
• Career Development: Training, equipment certification, and advancement opportunities.