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

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c) P47381% %%manufacturing%%

Last updated : 2024-05-01