BLADES MACHINE OPERATOR - 2nd Shift

About Wood-Mizer:

Wood-Mizer is the world's largest manufacturer of portable sawmills, with over 100,000 mills sold in more than 100 countries. Wood-Mizer provides forestry and timber professionals around the world with a complete line of narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, molders/planers, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment.

Our Culture and Values:

Wood-Mizer is dedicated to customer and employee-owner success, putting compassion and faith at the heart of the business, and committing to providing high-quality equipment that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Wood-Mizer is a 100% employee-owned company that believes every mill owner is an extension of our Wood-Mizer family - a philosophy that makes both our customers and employee-owners feel at ease.

What Makes Wood-Mizer Stand-Out:

Wood-Mizer believes that investing in people is an investment in the future. As a result, we provide a variety of benefits to ensure that our employees-owners are healthy and happy so that we can all grow, learn, and innovate together.

• Equity: Through our ESOP, you can become a 100% owner and receive Wood-Mizer stock (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Retirement: Matching funds in a 401k.
• Bonuses: Discretionary bonuses are available monthly.
• Pay Options: We provide several methods for receiving biweekly payments, as well as the option for Wages On-Demand, which allows you to receive earned wages on a daily basis.
• Paid Time Off: PTO accrual begins with the first paycheck, with immediate eligibility for paid holidays, personal marriage, birth/adoption, and other events.
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life insurance paid by the company, supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability are all available.
• Workplace Giving Programs: Employee-owners who serve the community/those in need through monetary donations and hands-on work are eligible for a variety of benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Wood-Mizer offers a generous tuition reimbursement program to help you achieve your long-term career goals.
• Annual Allowances: Employee-owners receive reimbursement for the cost of their own safety boots, safety glasses, and gym membership. Each year, they are also given money to spend on Wood-Mizer apparel and swag.
• Other Rewards: Companywide celebrations, company outings, complimentary coffee stations and fruit, gift cards for your birthday and anniversary, referral reward program, discounted shipping rate, and much more!

For more details about what Wood-Mizer has to offer, please visit our career’s page at: https://woodmizer.com/us/About-Us/Careers

Summary of the Role You Are Applying For:

As a Machine Operator, you will perform entry-level work under close supervision. You will set up and operate any assigned machine in the manufacturing process to help with the production of blades.

How You Will Spend Your Time:

Every day brings a new challenge at Wood-Mizer. Here are some ways you will be spending your time for each role:

• Set up and operate any assigned machine in the manufacturing area
• Take the first part to the inspector to be approved
• Inspect own production frequently using proper gauges or measuring instruments
• Clean work area daily
• Train other employees
• Meet production goals
• Count parts accurately
• Stand 8-10 hours each daily
• Lift 50 lbs to waist
• Ability to retain learned knowledge
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times
• Assemble manufactured parts
• Pack assembled parts
• Perform other assigned work per instructions

Things that are Important to Have:

Below are some requirements for this specific role:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Fabrication experience desired but not required

SKILLS:

• General math knowledge
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety-conscious
• Self-starter
• Team Player

If you want a career, not just a job, apply today and learn how Wood-Mizer employees are making a difference around the world and right here in Indiana.

Wood-Mizer offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.