Machine Operator Lead Mfg Direct - Interior Doors

SUMMARY

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

Provides training and work direction to other machine operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects and sets proper machine control settings, parts wherever appropriate, such as placing correct disk on saw, setting guides, etc. according to type of work order and specification of cut.
• Selects material to be machined, i.e. 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.
• Starts machine and cuts, routes, bores, etc. the wood stock material or product doors according to the written or computer specifications on lengths or angles or dimensions.
• Writes correct label numbers and/or letters on cut stock/prepared product.
• Plans and assigns work tasks among assembly team in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team-related production goals.
• Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of assembler team.
• Trains new assembler employees in the tasks required for component assembly work, including actual assembly techniques, use of tools and machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare cut inventory for future use.
• Clean equipment, floors, and work areas according to safety procedures.

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, OR VEHICLES USED IN THIS POSITION

• 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

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus 1-year prior experience and/or training in related millwork, construction, or lumber industries or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude is required.
• Understanding of products and components used for mill production is required.
• Must have attention to quality, quantity, and safety.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• CDL A or B may be required.
• Forklift Certification may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift up to 100 pounds of weight.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment may be very loud, examples jack hammer work, etc.