Machine Operator/Fabricator

Job Summary: The wood shop machine operator and fabricator utilizes wood shop equipment to fabricate various furniture components using wood and plastic parts. The primary items fabricated are furniture components. The wood shop supports several other departments, including furniture fabrication, the metal shop, and the assembly line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Follows all pre-established installation and quality methods, procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency of work
• Reads order-specific job travelers and/or engineered drawings to ensure each order is produced to specifications
• Uses various hand and power tools to fabricate various wood parts and furniture components
• Completes all job duties within given time constraints
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Cross-trains between several different jobs
• Cleans and maintains work area
• Pursues continuous improvement to improve efficiency of job duties and work flow

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Needs good visual judgment to notice errors and/or defects
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multifunctional team oriented work environment
• Ability to work variable hours with short notice (up to 50+ hrs. per week)

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be physically capable of safely lifting a minimum of 75 lbs. without assistance
• Involves standing, bending, lifting, and twisting for long periods as required
• Requires repetitive movement
• Includes exposure to noise levels that are distracting and/or uncomfortable
• Includes exposure to a dusty environment
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment