Primary Purpose of Position:  

At The Stow Company, Machine Operators are a key part of our dynamic and growing team! The Machine Operator I position is an entry level position responsible for operating wood processing equipment such as drills, glue sprayers, vinyl presses, and other equipment as needed. Manufacturing background is required, and experience with machines and semi-automated equipment is a plus. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Read work orders and select the appropriate program to run each individual part
• Load and unload parts
• Complete required quality checks
• Meet quoted completion times
• Perform basic trouble-shooting for machine issues
• Perform tooling changeovers (saw blades, drill bits, etc.)
• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
• Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
• Inspect parts with precision using measuring tools
• Test operation of machines periodically
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift
• Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Maintain activity logs 
• Lives Company values on a daily basis.
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities 

 The Stow Company may temporarily assign any team member with duties outside of their normal responsibilities. Such assignments may be warranted due to a variety of specific requirements, conditions and/or the capabilities of available personnel. Management will determine the nature and duration of those assignments. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED a plus

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong mechanical skills and an aptitude for hands-on work
• Working knowledge of CNC machines and operation, point-to-point machines, edge banders, and/or saws within the wood manufacturing arena is desired 
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail
• Meets productivity, quality, and safety goals 
• Follows directions and completes paperwork correctly and neatly 
• Willing to learn new skills and train in all areas of the work cell 
• Be willing and able to follow all company policies
• Actively participates in all team meetings and events
• Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to The Stow Company 
• Must have excellent customer service skills; including strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Must have the ability to interface and communicate with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little supervision, and as part of a team 

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Must be able to lift, push and pull product weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times a day 
• Able to bend, twist and stand for up to 12 hours 
• Able to tolerate an environment where sawdust particles are present
• Able to communicate in an environment with a medium to high level of ambient noise 
• This position requires some kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and stretching as well as handling boards of varying sizes.
• Standing and walking approximately 100 percent of work time
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice