What are the responsibilities and job description for the Router Operator (2nd Shift) position at The Village Companies?
Description
The Village Companies – Bay Tek Entertainment
Who We Are
The Village Companies is a family-owned organization made up of multiple businesses across manufacturing services, amusement, and consumer products. Together, we design, build, and deliver innovative products and experiences enjoyed around the world.
What makes us different? We combine creativity, craftsmanship, and Midwest work ethic to create things most companies only dream about.
Learn more at www.thevillage.bz.
About the Bay Tek Entertainment Division
Bay Tek Entertainment, founded in 1977, is a family owned and operated business driven to provide fun and profit through innovative ticket redemption and VR games. Bay Tek designs and manufactures arcade and virtual reality games enjoyed around the world. Our employees share one vision: becoming the best in the world at developing and manufacturing unforgettable entertainment experiences.
Located in Pulaski, Wisconsin (just 25 minutes northwest of Green Bay), we’re proud to call a small-town community home—where hard work, teamwork, and having fun go hand in hand.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe work should be more than just a paycheck.
At The Village Companies, you’ll have the chance to:
- Build cool stuff
- Learn new skills and grow your career
- Share ideas and make an impact
- Work in a clean, safe environment
- Enjoy casual attire and real work/life balance
- Be part of a team that supports each other
We call it Happiness at Work—and we mean it.
Hours & Pay
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 1:00pm-11:30pm
Pay Range: $24.00-$29.00/hr. $2 shift premium
Perks & Benefits
We generously reward hard work and initiative with a full benefits package designed to support both your career and your well-being, including:
- Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- On-site Fitness & Wellness Center
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onboarding, training, and development opportunities
- Plus more great perks!
Position Summary
The Router Operator is responsible for the setup, programming, and safe operation of the router machine to produce high-quality cabinet parts. This role includes loading and unloading materials, performing quality checks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate the router to meet daily and weekly production goals.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on the router (e.g., bits, drills) to ensure optimal efficiency; promptly notify Facilities Maintenance of any issues.
- Inspect and maintain the dust collector and gravity box for proper operation.
- Read and interpret technical drawings to program the router for accurate cabinet part production.
- Cut t-mold grooves and table saw supports as required.
- Operate a forklift to assist with unloading and storing delivered supplies.
- Organize and store all materials in designated areas for easy access.
- Support the “second ops” process as needed to maintain a smooth production flow.
- Notify the router programmer when additional materials are required.
- Perform quality control checks on all cabinet parts after router and second ops to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
- Stack completed cabinet parts on carts in the correct order for assembly.
- Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Clean and maintain the work area at the end of each shift.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Environment
- 100% manufacturing environment.
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise levels.
Materials & Equipment Utilized
- Router, forklift, small hand tools, power tools, computer.
Requirements
Education & Training
- One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
- Three to six months of related experience and/or training; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Strong mathematical skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and basic graph interpretation.
- Problem-solving skills, including data collection, fact analysis, and interpretation of technical instructions.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Forklift Operator Certification required.
- Experience with small hand tools, power tools, troubleshooting, and mechanical problem-solving.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for handling materials, reach with arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Online applications only. No phone calls or in-person applications please.
No relocation assistance available.
The Village Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $24 - $29