Machine Operator (Full-Time / Rough Mill)

Full-Time | $680–$845 per week | Woodworking

Copeland Furniture is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join our Rough Mill team. This is a hands-on woodworking position for someone who understands hardwood, has experience operating saws or other woodworking machinery, and can make sound decisions about lumber quality and material use.

We’re looking for someone who can contribute from the start while continuing to build their knowledge of lumber grading, GreCon equipment, and Rough Mill operations.

Why You’ll Want This Role:

• Work hands-on with hardwood in a quality-focused furniture manufacturing environment
• Put your existing skills to work while continuing to learn and grow
• Build your knowledge of lumber grading, optimization, and specialized equipment
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility and potentially help guide others over time

What You’ll Do:

• Operate saws and other Rough Mill woodworking machinery
• Read cut lists and evaluate hardwood for quality, defects, and usable material
• Set up and adjust equipment for accurate, efficient production
• Make cutting decisions that support quality and effective lumber use
• Learn and operate GreCon and other Rough Mill equipment

What We’re Looking For:

• Sawyer, Rough Mill, or woodworking machine operation experience
• Experience working with hardwood and understanding lumber characteristics
• Mechanical aptitude and experience setting up or adjusting machinery
• Ability to read measurements, cut lists, and production specifications
• Good judgment, attention to detail, and dependable work habits

Experience with lumber grading, lumber optimization, GreCon equipment, or similar systems is a plus, but not required.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, starting at 5:45 AM
• 8 hour shifts
• Occasional Saturday mornings as needed

Copeland Furniture manufactures high-quality hardwood furniture in Bradford, Vermont. If you have sawyer or woodworking machine experience and are ready to put those skills to work while continuing to grow, apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $680.00 - $845.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm your phone number.
• Please confirm your city or town and state.
• How many hours are you available to work each week?
• Can you work Saturday mornings if needed?
• What are your wage expectations for this role?
• Please provide your email address.
• Are you currently working? If yes, where and for how long?
• This role requires reliable attendance and a steady schedule. Are you able to consistently work between 5:45AM - 2:30PM Monday - Friday?

Experience:

• woodworking or factory: 1 year (Preferred)
• machine operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bradford, VT 05033 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $680 - $845