Machine Operator

At USA Wood Door, we deliver tailored solutions with trusted service, exceptional quality, and superior speed. Our team works closely together and with our customers to understand project needs, craft custom doors, frames, and wood components, and deliver them fast — often in two weeks or less. With deep expertise and a commitment to reliability, we help customers solve problems and keep projects on track across industries such as healthcare, hospitality, education, and retail.

This position is based on the wood side of our plant, where safety, teamwork, quality, and efficiency support our custom wood door production operations. The Machine Operator works in a high-performance production environment on a cross-functional team and is responsible for operating equipment, following production schedules, moving materials, maintaining production flow, and supporting team success. Candidates should be cooperative, safety-focused, and willing to apply their skills across multiple tasks and rotate positions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilites

The following duties are representative of the work performed in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work safely and follow all safety rules, procedures, and company policies.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
• Read, understand, and follow production schedules, work instructions, and related production documents.
• Operate assigned production equipment and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Gather, stage, move, and prepare materials as needed to support production.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members to support the flow of product through the plant.
• Maintain downtime records, production information, and other documentation as appropriate.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area.
• Use measuring tools such as a tape measure and caliper to support accurate production.
• Use hand tools and power tools as required for assigned tasks.
• Drive a fork truck or use push carts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment if trained and authorized.
• Inspect work and report defects, discrepancies, equipment issues, safety concerns, or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
• Work cooperatively as part of a cross-functional team and rotate positions on a regular basis as needed to support production goals.
• Complete assignments efficiently to support production without compromising safety or quality.
• Perform miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work safely and follow established safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented, high-performance production environment.
• Willingness and ability to perform multiple tasks and rotate positions as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow production schedules, work instructions, and basic production documents.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as a tape measure and caliper.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and appropriately.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition and subtraction of whole numbers and fractions, and conversion of fractions to decimals.
• Ability to maintain accurate downtime records and production information as appropriate.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment such as fork trucks, push carts, or pallet jacks if trained and authorized.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under general supervision and follow assigned priorities.
  
  

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, woodworking, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Fork truck experience is a plus, if applicable to assigned duties.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, tape measures, or calipers preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

This position works on the wood side of a manufacturing plant. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wood materials, dust, noise, powered tools, production equipment, and typical manufacturing conditions. Personal protective equipment is required as directed by company policy and safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Stand and/or walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Stand in one spot for long periods while operating equipment or performing production tasks.
• Use hands and arms to handle, position, align, move, and assemble materials, parts, tools, and equipment.
• Reach, including occasional work with extended arms.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, or otherwise position the body to access materials, equipment, or work areas.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials and components, with assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate.
• Perform repetitive motions associated with machine operation, material handling, measuring, inspection, and production tasks.
• Visually inspect materials, parts, and finished work for accuracy, quality, and conformity to specifications.
• Communicate with supervisors, leads, and team members regarding work instructions, safety matters, production needs, and equipment or quality concerns.
  
  

Typical Physical Demand Levels May Include

• Lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Lifting or carrying 30 to 60 pounds regularly.
• Lifting or carrying over 60 pounds occasionally, with assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate.
• Pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldom, with assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate.
• Kneeling occasionally.
• Squatting occasionally.
• Stooping frequently.
• Working with extended arms occasionally or seldom.
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods during the work shift.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Statement

USA Wood Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

USA Wood Door is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact the company so that we may engage in the interactive process.