Edgebanding Operator

The Edge Bander Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the edge banding machine to ensure the precise and efficient application of edge banding materials to various wood-based products. This critical role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a keen eye for quality to ensure the finished products meet our strict standards.

Essential Functions (Other duties as assigned):
• Prepare and set up the edge banding machine, including selecting the appropriate edge banding material and adjusting the machine settings according to product specifications.
• Tends machine that glues veneer bands to edges of case tops, tabletops, and plywood panels, using either of following methods: Pours glue in reservoir of banding machine.
• Places stack of veneer strips in feed chutes.
• Adjusts conveyor and trimming saws to width and thickness of panels or tops to be banded.
• Starts machine and feeds stock into machine that applies glue to edges of stock, pulls veneer strips from feed chute onto edges, dries glue on heated plates, and trims strips flush with edges.
• Regulates speed of belts that convey stock through machine.
• Sets temperature control to regulate heat of drying plates.
• Brushes glue on edges of panels or tops.
• Adjusts stop on bander machine to width of stock.
• Sets dial on temperature gauge to heat ram and stop according to thickness of stock.
• Aligns stock and veneer strips between ram and stop.
• Depresses pedal to activate ram that presses stock against stop and bonds veneer strips to edges of stock.
• Places stock on worktable for edge trimming and sanding.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections of the edge-banded products to ensure the adherence of edge banding materials, smoothness of edges, and overall product quality. Address any defects or irregularities promptly.
• Perform regular maintenance on the edge banding machine, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs, to ensure its optimal performance and longevity.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Pay and Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am – 3:30pm. Pay Range of $15.00- $17.00/hour.

• High school diploma or GED
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in millwork industry (Preferred, but not Required)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-conscious mindset.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet production deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality.
• Computer skills, knowledge of collaboration tools (Preferred, but not Required)
• Comfortable working in a faced paced production environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to noise levels consistent with a mill work factory environment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

United Talent Staffing provides equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.