What are the responsibilities and job description for the MACHINE OPERATOR-SWING SHIFT position at Woodgrain?
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About Woodgrain :
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
Starting Salary : $19.00
Employment Type : Hourly FT
Work Environment : Monday-Friday 3 : 00 pm- 11 : 00 pm
Job Summary :
The Moulder Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machinery used in the production of wood moulding. The Moulder Operator is expected to provide leadership to a small team of 2-3 employees who will support the operator in the grading and stacking of material.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Setup and changeover the Moulder Machine for daily operation including adjusting heads, jointing, and machine controls.
- Work efficiently to streamline work processes and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshoot machine and equipment problems.
- Use calipers to perform periodic quality checks on product.
- Promote team-work by assisting other crew members with their duties as needed to ensure quality and production targets are met.
- Train others to perform the responsibilities of a Moulder Operator.
- Read drawings to determine which setup is needed on the Moulder.
- Perform basic TPM and repairs on the Moulder.
- Maintain an understanding of potential defects and grading issues. Perform periodic quality checks and complete associated documentation.
- Communicate with Material Handlers when materials need to be moved.
- Train new Moulder Operators to safely and efficiently produce a quality product.
Requirements :
Physical Demands :
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must frequently lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Travel :
This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.
Summary of Company Benefits :
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.
Salary : $19
