Machine Operator Glass Shop

About the role

Operates specialized machines such as door router, stair router, welder, plate cutter, table saws, planer jointer, and component cutter to perform routing, boring, rip sawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering of lumber or wood stock.

Responsibilities

• Selects and sets proper machine control settings or parts (e.g., placing correct disk on saw, setting guides) according to work order and cut specifications.
• Selects material to be machined (e.g., beams, headers, studs, fire blocking, plates, blocks, doors, lumber).
• Starts machine, places wood stock on table against proper guides, and pushes stock against saw or machine for cutting.
• Measures cut stock with ruler, caliper rule, or square to verify dimensions against specifications or sets proper dimensions on automated machine settings.
• Cuts, routes, or bores wood stock or products (e.g., doors) according to written or computer specifications for lengths, angles, or dimensions.
• Writes correct label (numbers and/or letters) on cut stock or prepared product.
• Removes cut stock from machine and places on job carts; delivers carts to proper location or team member for shipment or further work.
• Maintains production count by marking completed work on work order and delivering paperwork to team leader or manager.
• Prepares cut inventory for future use.
• Cleans equipment, floors, and work areas according to safety procedures.

Equipment used

• Air nail gun
• Stair Router Machine
• Drills
• Planer Jointer
• Saws: Miter, table, panel, double trim, hand, whirlwind, band
• Forklift
• Door Routing Machine
• Shaper
• Tools: hammer, nails, handsaw, square level, screwdriver, wrench, wood chisel, tape measure, router, speed square, belt sander
• Flatbed, dump, or tractor trailer

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus 1-year prior experience and/or training in related millwork, construction, or lumber industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of products and components used for mill production.
• Attention to quality, quantity, and safety.
• CDL A or B may be required.
• Forklift Certification may be required.

Physical demands

• Regularly required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stand.

Work environment

• Environment may be very loud (e.g., jack hammer work).

Benefits

Competitive, affordable benefits designed to support you and your family, including health, wellness, and financial security plans. View all benefit offerings.